Active license to practice law in the posted state
Minimum two years of relevant experience
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience with depositions and mediations
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent client relations and communication skills
Responsibilities
Manage a diverse caseload from inception to resolution
Conduct legal analysis and file review of claims
Perform extensive legal research and drafting of briefs
Represent clients in court, arbitrations, and depositions
Draft and respond to discovery requests
Prepare for trial and collaborate with expert witnesses
Work closely with partners to provide strategic legal counsel
Benefits
Work with diverse and challenging legal matters
Opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced attorneys and clients
Engage in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Gain significant exposure to litigation and trial processes
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Associate attorney will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.
Primary Job Duties:
File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action
Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Expert witness retention and collaboration
Trial preparation and attendance
Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice
Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence
Key Competencies:
Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They perceive how the message affects the receiver and strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics and function of the message.
Conflict Management - Legal Professionals address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner.
Professionalism - Legal Professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others. They consistently conduct themselves in a manner consistent with generally accepted moral principles and values and within the guidelines and best practices of their profession.
Planning & Priority Setting - Legal Professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active license to practice law in state posted (required); additional bar admissions a plus
Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills
Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
