Associate Attorney
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Job Overview 

Our Legal firm is in search of an Associate Attorney to be a part of our team. You will be primarily responsible for meeting with clients and determining their case requirements.  Also, you should be able to draft contracts, appeals, and other legal documents. You should be able to assist the Senior Attorney on various cases and conduct in-depth research.   

You should have excellent negotiation skills and the ability to present arguments in court.  Moreover, you should be able to provide clients consultation on various legal proceedings. As an Associate Attorney, you should be able to display reliability and integrity.  In addition to this, you should be able to manage any stressful situations.   

To accomplish the job responsibilities, you should have a complete understanding of the State and Federal legislation. A proven work experience in the legal sector will give you an upper hand. 

If you have the job skills and knowledge we are looking for, then do get in touch with us. We would love to have you onboard. 

 Responsibilities

• Communicating with the clients to understand their case requirements 

• Conducting in-depth research to determine the modus operadi 

• Assisting in drafting legal reports, contracts, and appeals 

• Preparing and representing clients at court hearings and trials

• Researching and maintaining the confidentiality of any sensitive information 

• Maintaining and updating the number of hours spent on a particular case 

• Assisting the Senior Attorney on various cases and legal proceedings 

• Gathering and preparing arbitration papers and other legal documents 

• Negotiating legal contract terms on behalf of clients 

• Presenting arguments and counter arguments in court 

• Building and maintaining long lasting building relationships with clients 

• Maintaining a report of ongoing cases and updating clients on case progress 

• Providing clients consultation on the consequences of legal proceedings 

• Keeping up-to-date with any changes in the legislation 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field 

• Holding a valid license and certification to practice law 

• Proven work experience as an Associate Attorney or a similar position in the Legal department or a reputed law firm 

• Extensive knowledge of the State and Federal rules and regulations 

• Highly reliable and motivated individual 

• Good time management and organizational skills 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Having a keen eye for detail 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 

• Strong communication and negotiation skills 

• Ability to handle stressful situations 

• Ability to offer improved customer support