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Associate Attorney

Schmeltzer Law PLLC
Traverse, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Job Description

Job Description

  • MUST have Juris Doctor Degree from ABA Accredited Law School AND License to Practice Law in the State of Michigan. (
  • will consider 2025 graduating class).

Boutique Law Firm focusing in Family Law, Criminal Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Probate and Estate Planning. We are professional, fast-paced, customer-centric and our goal is to serve our clients by providing above-par legal services, unique problem solving ideas, and commitment to helping clients achieve their goals for a better tomorrow.

Our work environment includes :

  • Modern office setting
  • Growth opportunities
  • Opportunities to learn and serve the community
  • Supportive staff and Leadership
  • What we do :

    We are committed to helping our clients navigate emotional and life changing events, including Starting a Business, Legacy (Estate) Planning, Criminal matters, Divorce, Child Custody Disputes, Probating a loved one's estate, Guardianship matters, and other legal concerns. Our purpose is to help those facing difficult life changes and provide comprehensive strategy, implementation, problem solving, and outcomes that set our clients up for a better future.

    How we work :

    We value our clients and our team. We cultivate an inclusive, open, and supportive work environment with an understanding that we are accountable in our roles. We show up, fully present with each other prepared and ready to serve our clients. Through collaboration and direct communication, we take decisive action together. This has enabled us to work with integrity and loyalty AND clients we love!

    What you will be doing :

    The Associate Attorney will interface directly with clients, support staff, and leadership to manage their own caseload as well as operate in a supportive role on more complex cases with senior associate attorneys and / or partners. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for actively investing in research, problem solving, determining strategy, communicating with clients, organizing and preparing the case for mediation or trial, conducting discovery, drafting motions, and the client onboarding / offboarding process.

    Responsibilities :

  • Organize correspondence internally and externally with clients, including emails, letters, memos and / or phone calls
  • Research, prepare and organize cases for mediation and / or trial
  • Preparing Motions, Briefs, and other Pleadings
  • Work closely with lead attorney and / or client to determine strategy, problem solving and goals
  • Keep detailed and accurate time and communication records
  • Contribute to problem solving, strategy development, and client relations
  • Attend and prepare for hearings and / or trial
  • Opportunities for hybrid remote work and to develop other areas of practice of interest.

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