Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Associate Attorney in Harrison, MI. This role offers an opportunity to work across diverse legal practice areas, including estate planning, family law, litigation, landlord-tenant law, and criminal defense. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing skills, demonstrate excellent negotiation abilities, and have experience with legal drafting and administrative tasks.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Assist in managing cases by preparing filings, organizing case files, and tracking deadlines.
• Support attorneys during negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Review and analyze legal documents related to various practice areas.
• Maintain detailed records of research findings and case developments.
• Engage in ongoing legal research to stay current with evolving laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission or eligibility to sit for the bar exam.
• Proven experience or internship in multiple legal practice areas.
• Strong research skills utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw platforms.
• Excellent legal writing skills with the ability to produce clear documents.
• Experience with legal administrative tasks including case management.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with legal procedures across various jurisdictions is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission or eligibility to sit for the bar exam.

Skills

• Strong research and legal writing skills.
• Experience with legal drafting and administrative tasks.
• Excellent negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in using LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Benefits

• Hybrid work location in Harrison, MI.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

This law firm specializes in criminal defense cases. Their areas of practice include divorce, drunk driving, divorce, adoption, dog bites, personal injury, bankruptcy, patent law, general civil litigation, adoption, and child support. The firm is located in Michigan.