Description:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus semi-annual bonus opportunity.Requirements:
MUST have an active license to practice law in Oklahoma and at least 1 year of personal injury litigation experience.
Job Overview:
In the Litigation Associate role, a successful candidate will work side-by-side with our current team of litigation attorneys to tackle complex facts, legal, and logistical issues. Our steadfast commitment to each client is a top daily priority and we are looking for candidates who share the same commitment. This position will support our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma location.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Managing plaintiff personal injury caseloads from the claim process through litigation and trial
- Interacting and negotiating with insurance companies and defense counsel
- Communicating and maintaining positive client relationships
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements and other legal documents as required
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Representing clients in mediations, arbitrations, and jury trials
- Comply with all legal standards and regulations
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time-management skills
- Committed to providing superb responsive and compassionate client service
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal relations
- Employee Perks:
- Benefits package – Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- 3 weeks (120) hours of PTO
- 401(k) matching retirement plan – up to 4% match
- Paid Holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Work-life balance
- Stability - become an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm
