Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

Law Practice

$100,000 per year 

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Toledo, Ohio (onsite)

Permanent Opportunity

 

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• After being hired on, the following benefits are offered:
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Eligibility for performance – based bonuses

What You’ll Do:

• Manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters from initial intake through final resolution, ensuring deadlines, filings, and case objectives are effectively maintained 
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation-related materials 
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, conferences, and other appearances as needed 
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare well-organized memoranda, case evaluations, and strategic recommendations 
• Communicate regularly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties involved in legal proceedings 
• Collaborate with partners and fellow attorneys to develop case strategy, assess risks, and determine effective legal approaches 
• Manage case files, track litigation milestones, and ensure compliance with court requirements and procedural deadlines 
• Meet established performance expectations, including a minimum annual billing requirement of 1,800 hours while maintaining high-quality legal work and client service standards 

What We’re Looking For:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school 
• Active license and good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio 
• 4+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in civil litigation 
• Proven litigation experience, including managing cases, preparing legal documents, and appearing in court proceedings 
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, attorneys, courts, and opposing counsel 
• Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal work

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