Description:
Job Summary:Boutique MidCity law firm seeks Associate Attorney. Our firm represents a diverse clientele in a variety of fields, including plaintiff and defense work in the areas of personal injury, property and casualty insurance, toxic torts, medical malpractice and estate planning.
We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to our three Partners and assist in all phases of the case.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research
- Prepare for and attend legal proceedings
- Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior associates
- Negotiate on behalf of clients
- Maintain detailed and accurate client records
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam.
- Judicial clerking or 1-3 years' experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Superior Microsoft Office skills.
- Professional demeanor and discretion.
- Ability to prioritize work, set and meet internal deadlines.
- Strong work ethic.
- Excellent research skills.
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Analytical thinker.
