Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Shermeta, Kilpatrick & Associates, PLLC has been successfully practicing in the field of creditors' rights since 1973.  We are one of the most recognized law firms in the country in this area of law and receive multiple awards by our clients and network partners for best-in-class services.  We are growing quickly and would love the opportunity to speak with you about joining our ranks and helping us continue to surpass our client's expectations.  Please see below for further details on the opportunity.

Job Summary:
Responsible for handling all legal matters which are the result of an assigned caseload, attorney involvement, or client escalation.  This includes, but is not limited to, hearings, pleadings, oversight and working with clerical staff.  This position reports directly to the Firm’s President.  

  Job Duties:

• Maintain a dedicated caseload.
• File review, including document review and requests.
• Settlement negotiations.
• Review, draft, and sign legal pleadings.
• Attend court hearings.
• Communicate with clients regarding settlements and/or any other legal issue that needs to be escalated.
• Work on special projects and other tasks as requested (this includes but is not limited to filing documents in court(s), assigning attorneys to court appearances, approving outside counsel invoices, etc.
• Handle any other relevant legal issue related to the job responsibilities.
• Update system of record with notes of work efforts and status changes on cases.

Skills Required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to analyze legal documents efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent ability to exercise sound judgment in all job functions.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree.
• Juris Doctor Degree.
• License to practice law in the State of Michigan (dual licensed in Ohio a plus).
• Maintain good standing in courts of any jurisdiction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Our firm is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Benefits :

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including paid time off and roughly ten (10) paid holidays each year.  Additional benefit information, including eligibility, may be further discussed during the interview process.

Voluntary Benefits:

• Medical Insurance – Firm shares 51% of cost.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.

Additional Employee Benefits:

• Free access to the on-premises state-of-the-art fitness center and fitness coach/coordinator.
• Peer nomination programs known as GEM (Going the Extra Mile).
• Periodic contests and events to show employee appreciation.
• Monthly “Gimme a Break” raffle. Monthly free 1/2 paid day off to a random employee.
• Shining Star Awards for doing an excellent job on a task.
• Above contest awards (if not stated) are store, amazon, restaurant gift cards or paid time off.
• Year end celebrations for staff with gift giveaways (most years).