Description
We are looking for an associate attorney to add to our team, which focuses primarily on construction, business, and real estate law and litigation. Our firm is busy, successful, and our team is close-knit. The office environment is laid back and collegial. We strive to deliver excellent results and service to clients while enjoying what we do. This position would be primarily in-person, but with schedule flexibility and some remote work opportunities. A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow are essential. Prior experience with litigation and, particularly in our practice areas as well as a book of business are valued, but not required.
Whether you are already a senior associate or looking to grow into that role, we will give you tremendous opportunities to grow and learn in a challenging and rewarding practice. The ideal candidate will be someone who appreciates being treated like a professional and not micro-managed.
This is a partnership track position. The ideal candidate would be ambitious and looking to grow their practice and book with our marketing support. Bonus opportunities scale to your investment in the practice, and are based on hours billed as well as business originated. Discretionary bonuses are available as well. Our expectations for billable hours are very reasonable, and are typically 1,500 yearly.
We offer great benefits, including medical, dental, 401K with employer match, paid continuing education, and vacation time.
The ideal candidate will work and help manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contacts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court. This individual will build client relationships and provide an excellent customer experience for clients. We go to trial, so if you are looking to gain big hearing and trial experience, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and services to clients
Maintain client relationships
Prepare legal pleadings and other filings
Conduct depositions and hearings
Manage discovery (including e-discovery)
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate
Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE. We will not discuss or disclose with others your interest or inquiries in the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance (employer pays premiums)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work would be primarily in-office but remote work 1-2 days per week and schedule flexibility are available.
Requirements
Juris Doctorate
Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
2-6 years of experience (ideally in litigation)
