Associate Litigation Attorney

Overview

This is not your typical stuffy firm; we work hard, but we believe in fostering a positive team member environment with room for growth. We're looking for a motivated litigation attorney to handle professional license defense and administrative law cases for our firm. Our next team member will diligently prepare for settlement conferences and be able to articulately defend clients at contested hearings in front of licensing boards as well as state agencies. Some experience is desired, but not required. Attorneys must possess patience when interacting with clients and must assist clients in preparation for settlement conferences and contested case hearings, as well as any interviews with investigators. This job will necessitate you being in the courtroom and litigating cases. If you like the competitive nature of trial work, then you will have plenty of opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings.
• Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently.
• Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff.
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action.
• Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys.
• Attend hearings in front of various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards.
• Attend settlement conferences with various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards.
• Attend meetings with the Board and Agency investigators.
• Draft and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, etc.).
• Come up with legal theories for clients' cases and execute plans for hearings and settlement conferences.
• Communicate with clients and assist in preparation to keep clients informed and satisfied.
• Be the lead attorney on cases after proper training and proving yourself after a set probationary period.

Qualifications

Compensation

Compensation : $70,000 - $90,000 yearly plus discretionary quarterly bonus

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