What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Litigation Attorney position at VanEngen Law Office, PC?
VanEngen Law Office, PC is expanding and accepting applications for an associate litigation attorney. As an associate attorney at VanEngen Law Office, PC, you will assist other attorneys in representing clients in a variety of practice areas including family law matters, criminal defense, probate and estates, and personal injury and other civil litigation matters.
Duties of the associate attorney include:
- Legal research and preparation of documents, including but not limited to: motions and briefs, discovery, affidavits, opinion letters, contracts, and agreements.
- Attend hearings/trials.
- Prepare case reports for trial.
- Conduct research to determine facts that may be relevant to litigation matters.
- Provide legal advice to clients.
- Other duties as assigned and dependent upon client needs.
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed to practice in the state of Montana.
- Must possess Montana bar license and be in good standing by start date of employment.
- Must be willing and able to work independently without direct supervision.
- Must have strong work ethic and be highly motivated and dedicated to the clients' needs.
- Ability to perform research into various legal topics.
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Self-starter who can handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective time management.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement with employer contribution, health insurance, flexible schedule, and paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, references, law school transcripts, and writing sample to be considered for the position. All applications are confidential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $150,000