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Junior Attorney

Smith Clinesmith
Philadelphia, PA, US
$85K a year
Full-time

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to our clients.

You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files.

If you’ve recently graduated law school, have excellent fact-finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump-start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you! Compensation :

$85,000

Responsibilities :

  • Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to 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
  • Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
  • Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
  • Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
  • Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
  • Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
  • Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used in proceedings and contract negotiations
  • Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and / or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
  • Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications :

  • Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
  • Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
  • Successful completion of the bar exam
  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school

About Company

Smith Clinesmith LLP is a leading national law firm specializing in nursing home abuse and neglect around the country. With a commitment to justice and advocacy for vulnerable individuals, we are dedicated to representing victims and their families in civil lawsuits against negligent facilities and the corporations who own and operate the facilities.

Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who strive for excellence in every case.

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