What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Hinkle Law Firm LLC?
Position Title: Associate Attorney
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: North Newton, KS
Position Summary: Assist Senior Counsel and clients by conducting legal research on cases, drafting documents, consulting with clients, offering expert advice and assisting with trial preparation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains membership in the Kansas Bar Associations and completes all required Continuing Legal Education requirements on an annual basis.
- Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State of Kansas and complies with all requirements of the Firm’s professional liability insurer.
- Performs quality work on a timely basis and provides outstanding client service.
- Researches and analyzes legal issues.
- Drafts documents such as briefs and contracts.
- Advises and communicates regularly with clients regarding the status of their matter.
- Negotiates settlements on behalf of clients.
- Collaborates with senior attorneys to strategize complex cases, provide input on legal strategies, and contribute to the overall success of the firm.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be licensed to practice in Kansas.
- Knowledge of law and legal practice in order to perform substantive legal function in client matters as normally acquired through completion of a Juris Doctorate Degree.
- Strong knowledge of litigation matters.
- Excellent drafting skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate well, both verbal and written, with a diverse group of clients, attorney’s and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
