Associate Attorney

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to clients. You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files. If you’ve recently graduated from law school, have excellent fact‑finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump‑start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings Qualifications Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school Candidates must have passed the bar exam Effective communication skills and problem‑solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA) Who We’re Looking For Take initiative and don’t wait to be told what to do Are comfortable independently researching, learning, and problem‑solving Care deeply about clients and treat everyone with respect (clients, staff, opposing counsel, judges) Are excited about litigation and being in court when needed Want mentorship but don’t rely on hand‑holding Believe excellent lawyers can also be excellent human beings Compensation $89,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Marshall & Taylor, PLLC