What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Rick Law?
About us
We are a general practice law firm in Pottstown, PA. We are innovative, customer-centric and fast-paced.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Company perks
- Flexible working hours
- Safe work environment
- Lively atmosphere
- Regular social events
- Work-from-home days
- On-the-job training
The duties and responsibilities of an associate attorney include the following:
- Offering legal advice and guidance for clients in the course of litigation.
- Assisting clients with legal proceedings before a jury and judge.
- Investigating all aspects of a case, including prior pleadings as well as relevant state laws.
- Negotiating and writing outside of the courtroom.
- Identifying the most effective strategy for the client, based on their requirements and budget assist
- Conducting legal research
- Writing legal documents, and presenting in the courtroom.
- Thinking strategically to negotiate, plan, and successfully represent clients.
- Assist with the process of discovery by conducting depositions, issuing interrogatories, and examining documents
- Examining the law and coming up with strategies for the upcoming case.
- Making legal correspondence such as contracts briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements to be used in negotiations on contracts and court legal proceedings.
- Planning and attending hearings, depositions, or any other court proceedings.
- Analyzing legal disputes and advising clients on possible options.
- Working with other attorneys, paralegals as well as clients, to make sure that cases are dealt with efficiently
- Keeping client files to make sure that the most current information is accessible to other lawyers, paralegals, and support staff.
- Consulting with clients to determine the specifics and strengths of every case.
- Conducting studies using laws or case law as well as other legal texts to choose a method of operation.
- Creating legal documents, which include contracts, reports, and appeals.
- Assisting clients in trials, hearings, and meetings.
- Invoking clemency or acquittal in every case.
- Informing the supervising attorney of important developments in every instance.
- Making sure that information gathered through interactions with clients remains private and stored securely.
- Staying informed of any legislative changes.
- Offering administrative and legal support to lawyers.
- Coordinating and filing all discovery documents that involve clients and attorneys.
- Reviewing discovery cases, and providing attorneys with updates.
- Analyzing conflicts and legal issues, and advising clients on possible solutions.
- Coordinating and preparing administrative reports
- Assisting with the review of legal documents to ensure accuracy.
- Communicating with senior colleagues to ensure that cases are dealt with efficiently.
- Managing matters of the moderate complexity.
- Assisting senior lawyers in the handling of complex cases.
- Participating in hearings, conferences, trials, and interviews.
- Creating arbitration documents and other papers.
- Engaging clients and solving any issues they have arising during the hearings.
- Integrating best practices and standards when dealing with client cases as well as the clients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $68,514.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $68,514