Work Location: Remote – MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON FOR COURT, PRIMARY RESIDENCE MUST BE IN THE STATE OF OHIO.
We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Ohio. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm��s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Ohio.
Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
Qualifications:
Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload.
Must be currently admitted to practice law in Ohio (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS)
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus
What We Offer:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
Training & Guidance
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
401K Benefits with Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Promotion & Growth opportunities
Team-building Events sponsored by the Firm
An incredible team of smart and supportive people!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Financial Services
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