Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Associate Attorney

Job Category:

Attorney

Department:

Attorney

Location:

Main Office – Grand Rapids

Team:

TLA

Reports to:

Attorney Manager

Pay Type:

Salary

Travel Required:

Yes

Position Type:

Full Time

HR Contact:

HR Director

General Purpose: Attending 5 to 15 civil court hearings throughout the State of Michigan each week virtually and/or in person, preparing legal pleadings, legal research, and negotiating settlements with opposing counsel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend 5 to 15 civil court hearings throughout the State of Michigan each week virtually and/or in person. 
• Prepare Legal Pleadings.
• Legal Research and Analysis.
• Analyze Relevant Case Law. 
• Study existing and new statutory and regulatory law.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Works With Managing Attorney To Report All Activities and Results. 

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS: 

• Ensure security, integrity, compliance, and confidentiality of data. 
• Ensure that all tasks meet compliance standards. 
• Follow procedures and training to maximize accuracy and efficiency. 
• Serve as a resource person for baseline questions and work cooperatively with all team members to coordinate basic procedures, policies, and support of the company goals. 
• Take ownership for the excellence, efficiency, and accuracy of work product by effectively communicating and providing support in all areas as needed including assisting with coverage during other employee absences. 
• Report and coordinate primarily with Managing Attorney regarding work-related product. 
• Provide suggestions for changes and improvement. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Juris Doctorate Waiting on MI Bar Exam Results. 
• Already Admitted to MI State Bar (MT, IN and OH a plus). 
• Moral Fitness. 
• Negotiation
• 0-3 Years of experience. 
• Dependable With a Strong Court and Work Ethic. 
• Detail Oriented and Well Organized. 
• Effective communication with clients and opposing counsel
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with others, and manage a heavy workload
• Ability to Gather, Compile Information, Analyze Data and Prepare Reports. 
• Possesses the Means to Multi-Task and Function In a High Volume, and Deadline Driven Environment. 
• Committed to Learning the Interworking Of a Very Specialized Field. 
• Ability to Read, Interpret, Understand, and Implement Laws, Regulations, and Regulatory Requirements. 
• Excellent Written, Oral, and Interpersonal Communication Skills, 
• Capacity to Communicate With Co-Workers At All Levels in The Company and A Team Player. 
• Adept in Microsoft Office, Windows, LexiNexis and/or Westlaw. 
• Proven Track Record For Efficiency and Accuracy Completing Required Work Product Consistently. 
• Demonstrated Longevity, Loyalty, and Ownership of Position and Responsibilities. 
• Required Language Skills.

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Litigation
• Legal Research
• Problem-Solving and Decision Making
• Negotiation Skills
• Fact Finding
• Fast Paced and Accurate Work Product
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Attention to Detail and High Level of Accuracy
• Analysis and Reasoning
• Practical Judgment and Problem Solving
• Strategic Planning
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Diligence
• Integrity/Honesty
• Initiative
• Judgment Skills
• High Level Thinking Skills
• Reliable and Consistent Attendance
• Tenacious Work Ethic
• High Energy Level
• Stress Management

 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Pleading Preparation
• Trial Preparation
• Document Review
• Analytical and Research Skills
• Effective Communication with Clients and Opposing Counsel
• Ability to Work Independently, Collaborate With Others, and Manage a Heavy Workload

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.