Associate Attorney
hace 23 días
Louisville
Job Description Associate Attorney Weber & Olcese, P.L.C. is looking for an attorney to join our growing and dynamic creditors' rights practice group. Candidates should have a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in Kentucky (or the ability to immediately obtain a Kentucky law license). This position will allow the attorney to immediately contribute and engage in meaningful work, including attending court hearing; preparing, reviewing and signing substantive pleadings and motions; and interacting with clients and opposing counsel. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply and include your cover letter and resume. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Attend court hearings;, • Monitor files from answer to judgment;, • Communicate with customers and attorneys to resolve legal matters;, • Provide clients with status updates both verbally and through email/websites;, • Review file information received from client for accuracy and completeness;, • Summarize legal documents;, • Prepare and review declarations and affidavits for truthfulness;, • Prepare correspondence to courts, attorneys and clients;, • Prepare and file pleadings;, • Draft motions and answers/responses to motions;, • Review bankruptcy filings, deceased notifications and military hits; and, • Perform online records research. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Excellent analytical, writing, research, investigative and organizational skills;, • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel) and case management software, • Basic typing skills;, • Ability to multitask;, • Aptitude to be self-motivated; and, • Desire to work with others in achieving company and client goals. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: • At least a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution Other Work Requirements: • Successfully pass pre-employment testing including criminal background check, credit check and drug testing. Compensation and Benefits: • Competitive annual salary based upon experience;, • Competitive medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, the cost of which is shared between the firm and the employee (full-time only);, • Life insurance fully paid by the firm (full-time only);, • Long-term disability insurance fully paid by the firm (full-time only);, • 401(k) Qualified Retirement Plan. Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) 401(k) options available. Employee contributions are matched up to 4% of annual compensation;, • Section 125 Plan (full-time only). Perks: • 17 firm paid vacation days annually (full-time only);, • 8 firm paid holidays per year;, • Free Starbucks Coffee;, • Casual dress when not attending Court hearings or meeting clients