Associate Attorney

Description:

Our law firm has a full-time Associate Attorney position available now and we're looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior associates and litigation associates on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to existing clients. You'll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. If you've successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today!
Responsibilities:

• Exceeding billable hour requirements.
• Performing Client Needs Assessments.
• Developing case strategic case plans for the client's matter relative to the client's budget.
• Communicating with clients.
• Preparing for and attending court hearings and trials.
• Drafting all manner of pleadings.
• Communicating with opposing counsel and court professionals.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Working closely with support staff to ensure effectiveness and client satisfaction.
• Conducting legal research, preparing for and attending hearings and other legal proceedings, and providing legal counsel with the help of senior Associate Attorneys.
• Keeping files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings.
• Collaborating with clients, senior associates, and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently.
• Analyzing conflicts in legal matters, advising clients on solutions, and negotiating on behalf of clients.
• Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior Associate Attorneys to provide legal advice
• Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff

Qualifications:

• You believe in putting the client FIRST.
• You understand the concept of billable hours in a law firm.
• You not only meet set goals but EXCEED them.
• You have personal core values.
• You are efficient.
• You are innovative.
• You are motivated.
• You are a leader.
• You pay attention to detail.
• You take pride in your work product.
• You are comfortable speaking with clients about their financial budgets relative to their case goals.
• You love using your skills to help people find freedom from situations that no longer serve them.
• You prefer to be reasonable but will fight when necessary.
• You love to go to court and enjoy the process of litigation.
• Your communication skills are stellar.
• You value integrity, effectiveness, kindness, communication, and money.
• You enjoy a collaborative office environment where each Team member is valued and encouraged to contribute.
• You are flexible and comfortable with change.
• You are prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base.
• You have the strategic, effective communication skills and problem-solving skills that are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients.
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
• Successful completion of the bar exam
• Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
  

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