Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an attorney or recent law school graduate who is scheduled to take the Kentucky bar exam and is ready to be challenged on a daily basis? Do you want litigation experience right away? Do you want to be rewarded for bringing in clients? Do you want to be rewarded when you are the handling attorney on a case and you resolve the case?

Then look no further. Meagher Injury Lawyers is looking for an associate attorney to work in its Louisville office. Some work can also be performed remotely.

The things we’re looking for in an associate attorney are optimism, grit, and the desire to be great at your job. We only do contingent fee personal injury work. If you want to be a part of a team helping everyday people, not just some attorney going through the motions, then apply with us.  If you’re more interested in your monthly billables and your office view, then please don’t apply – you will not like this job.

You’ll be expected to work hard, but we promote mental wellness, so you will not be asked to work long hours on a regular basis. If you do work hard, you’ll be rewarded for your efforts. If you think you have what it takes, apply with us and get ready to do something great.

Compensation- $40,000 base salary plus commission on every case, with good potential for six-figure annual compensation

Compensation :

$40,000 base salary + commission

Responsibilities :

• Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action
• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and / or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Motion practice for all litigation files, to include the drafting and arguing of most motions on the record
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings
• Draft and edit legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements
• Collaborate with clients and staff to move cases to resolution efficiently
• Negotiate cases with authority from clients, with defense attorneys, and insurance companies
• Manage the day-to-day handling of all phases of our smaller pre-litigation files
• When needed, first-chair jury trials for smaller cases
• When needed, second-chair jury trials for larger cases
• Appellate practice when needed
• Deposition practice on all files
• Written discovery practice on all files
• Trial strategy and case development with lead attorney
• Optional Marketing : networking lunches, social media posts about the firm, blog writing, and online videos

Qualifications :

About Company

Meagher Injury Lawyers represents injury victims throughout Kentucky with the goals of maximizing the value of every client's case and providing an excellent client experience. We are made up of optimistic employees who desire to be great at their jobs. We also respect employees' mental health and do not request or encourage our employees to work 50+ hours a week on a regular basis. If that piques your interest, apply today.