Associate Attorney
1 month ago
Grand Rapids
Job Description Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Category: Attorney Department: Attorney Location: Main Office – Grand Rapids Team: TLA Reports to: Attorney Manager Pay Type: Salary Travel Required: Yes Position Type: Full Time HR Contact: HR Director General Purpose: Attending 5 to 15 civil court hearings throughout the State of Michigan each week virtually and/or in person, preparing legal pleadings, legal research, and negotiating settlements with opposing counsel. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Attend 5 to 15 civil court hearings throughout the State of Michigan each week virtually and/or in person., • Prepare Legal Pleadings., • Legal Research and Analysis., • Analyze Relevant Case Law., • Study existing and new statutory and regulatory law., • Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel., • Works With Managing Attorney To Report All Activities and Results. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS: • Ensure security, integrity, compliance, and confidentiality of data., • Ensure that all tasks meet compliance standards., • Follow procedures and training to maximize accuracy and efficiency., • Serve as a resource person for baseline questions and work cooperatively with all team members to coordinate basic procedures, policies, and support of the company goals., • Take ownership for the excellence, efficiency, and accuracy of work product by effectively communicating and providing support in all areas as needed including assisting with coverage during other employee absences., • Report and coordinate primarily with Managing Attorney regarding work-related product., • Provide suggestions for changes and improvement., • All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma, • Juris Doctorate Waiting on MI Bar Exam Results., • Already Admitted to MI State Bar (MT, IN and OH a plus)., • Moral Fitness., • Negotiation, • 0-3 Years of experience., • Dependable With a Strong Court and Work Ethic., • Detail Oriented and Well Organized., • Effective communication with clients and opposing counsel, • Ability to work independently, collaborate with others, and manage a heavy workload, • Ability to Gather, Compile Information, Analyze Data and Prepare Reports., • Possesses the Means to Multi-Task and Function In a High Volume, and Deadline Driven Environment., • Committed to Learning the Interworking Of a Very Specialized Field., • Ability to Read, Interpret, Understand, and Implement Laws, Regulations, and Regulatory Requirements., • Excellent Written, Oral, and Interpersonal Communication Skills,, • Capacity to Communicate With Co-Workers At All Levels in The Company and A Team Player., • Adept in Microsoft Office, Windows, LexiNexis and/or Westlaw., • Proven Track Record For Efficiency and Accuracy Completing Required Work Product Consistently., • Demonstrated Longevity, Loyalty, and Ownership of Position and Responsibilities., • Required Language Skills. KEY COMPETENCIES: • Litigation, • Legal Research, • Problem-Solving and Decision Making, • Negotiation Skills, • Fact Finding, • Fast Paced and Accurate Work Product, • Teamwork and Collaboration, • Attention to Detail and High Level of Accuracy, • Analysis and Reasoning, • Practical Judgment and Problem Solving, • Strategic Planning, • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills, • Diligence, • Integrity/Honesty, • Initiative, • Judgment Skills, • High Level Thinking Skills, • Reliable and Consistent Attendance, • Tenacious Work Ethic, • High Energy Level, • Stress Management PREFERRED SKILLS: • Pleading Preparation, • Trial Preparation, • Document Review, • Analytical and Research Skills, • Effective Communication with Clients and Opposing Counsel