Associate Attorney Salesperson (Hybrid)

Description:

Our law firm currently has a full-time associate attorney position available, and we're looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior and litigation associates, handle a variety of legal issues, and provide legal counsel to existing clients.

You'll also be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting documents, and maintaining up-to-date client files. If you have successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with ample room for growth, start your application today!

Providing a quality client experience is a core part of our firm's culture. If you would like to expand your legal knowledge in an underserved area of law, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct “Discovery Calls” with prospective clients to evaluate their legal issues, clearly explain the firm's services, and align prospective client needs with appropriate solutions
• Build trust and rapport with prospective clients to convert consultations into retained cases
• Review and explain payment structures, billing arrangements, and retainer agreements to prospective clients
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding payments and financial arrangements. Ensure all payments are collected in a timely manner and in accordance with the firm's policies
• Collaborate with the marketing team to identify new opportunities for client engagement and referrals
• Research issues related to clients' cases
• Draft and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, etc.)
• Come up with legal theories for clients' cases
• Communicate with clients; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply
• Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and an active law license in North Carolina are required
• Display excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills
• History of being deadline-driven and extremely organized
• Courtroom experience is not required
• Experience in professional licensing/administrative law matters is preferred, but not required
• Experience in sales is preferred but not required
• Proficient in basic computer software and can quickly learn to use new programs
• Self-starter able to work independently and adhere to the firm's policy and procedure manual
• Experience with cloud-based technology, specifically Google Drive & law firm management software, to name a few, is required
• Ability to work as a member of a team is necessary
• The use of a calendar and a task management system is required
• The ability to use meeting software, like ‘Zoom', ‘Google Meet', and ‘Microsoft Teams', is required
• Must have a valid driver's license
• There will be some work in Superior Court via appeals of agency/board decisions and other professional license-related matters
• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Successful completion of the bar exam

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 plus bonus package

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