Senior Associate Attorney Job Description

The Senior Associate Attorney provides legal advice to an organization, prepares resolutions, reports, guidelines and participates in major legal actions. Reviews contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, etc., and reviews the drafts of various agreements and documents. Being a Senior Associate Attorney participates in Legal department initiatives such as template agreement development and recommends to senior management on how to respond to legal issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations. Works closely with other departments to foresee and protect company against legal risks. In addition, Senior Associate Attorney requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and may require admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Senior Associate Attorney occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Senior Associate Attorney typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.

Senior Associate Attorney Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Senior Associate Attorney to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs administrative duties as necessary including filing, mailing, organizes files and pleadings;
  • Interviews witnesses for court cases and prepares witnesses to testify;
  • Corresponds with attorneys, court personnel, and clients regarding cases;
  • Chair weekly staff meetings;
  • Execute Firm’s procedures and standards;
  • Shall handle all aspects of cases assigned to them;
  • Shall promptly appear in court on all cases assigned;
  • Prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence;
  • Develop plan of action;
  • Develop/recommend case strategy;
  • Report on hearing, depositions, appearances;
  • Administrative duties as they relate to the practice of law;
  • Correspond as needed;
  • Discovery;
  • Case evaluation and preparation.

Requirements:

  • Effective time management;
  • Knowledge of workers’ comp law;
  • Technologically adept;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Previous management experience is strongly preferred;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office required;
  • 3-5 years of Workers Comp Defense experience required;
  • Legal case management software experience preferred;
  • Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing;
  • Legal degree required;
  • Maintain a commitment to superior client service;
  • Candidates must be licensed in California;
  • Exceptional personal interaction skills;
  • Excellent analytical and academic credentials.

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