Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team.

You will have the opportunity to learn from senior associates and litigation associates on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to existing clients.

You’ll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. If you’ve successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and are seeking a part-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today!

Our team members :

• Are extremely organized
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have an exceptional eye for details
• Carefully proofread to avoid typos
• Do not get easily distracted
• Excel at following detailed written procedures, which we have for most functions in the office
• When faced with a situation for which there are no written procedures, are quick to analyze various factors, come up with the best solution, and then suggest a new written procedure should that situation arise again
• Have confidence to act on their own when appropriate
• Are competent
• Multi-task extremely well
• Hate a slow-paced environment
• Love a fast-paced environment
• Are proficient with computers and troubleshooting various hardware and software issues
• Enjoy learning new things that will make their jobs easier
• Have thick skin and tolerate respectful criticism well
• Express themselves without being disrespectful, even when upset; are calm, cool and collected

Compensation :

$65,000 - $95,000 yearly

Responsibilities :

• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
• Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
• Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings

Qualifications :

• Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Candidates must have passed the bar exam
• Minimum of 3-5 years of family law experience
• Will not accept a candidate who does not have litigation experience and is afraid of going to trial tomorrow
• Must be proficient in performing legal research and writing
• Must be proficient in drafting pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, and proposed orders, as well as correspondence, memorandum, and opinion letters
• Must be well-versed in the rules of evidence, introducing evidence, and civil procedure. Experience with taking and defending depositions is a plus
• Must be barred to practice law in Georgia
• Must have first-chaired at least 25 trials without support or assistance
• Must be able to show empathy to clients who need support
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products
• Proficiency with West Law Next
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases

Required license or certification :

• Handle trial from beginning to end
• Jury Trial Experience
• Notary
• Georgia Bar License
• Open to being admitted into the Northern District of Georgia (if not already barred)

About Company

Atlanta Family & Immigration Law is a team of highly compassionate and focused individuals worldwide who look forward to providing excellent resolutions to high-conflict legal matters.

We have been recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US for the past few years and we've done it by providing legal representation with empathy, gusto, and integrity.

We are looking to add you to the team.