Associate - Litigation

The attorney admitted to practice in the state who exercises independent judgement and discretion to perform substantive legal functions in client matters. Maintains positive contact with clients and observes confidentiality in client matters. Particaptes in the firm's marketing efforts. May be assigned to work independently or under the supervision of other attorney(s) employed by the firm.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Including, But Not Limited To)

• Reviews and analyzes newly assigned and existing matters in order to provide legal representation until the matter is concluded.
• Drafts all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and routes them through the appropriate office procedures to produce final documents.
• Performs necessary legal research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
• Formulates and issues well-founded legal opinions to clients.
• Effectively conducts negotiations, when appropriate, to resolve matters on behalf of clients.
• Advises and communicates regularly with clients regarding the status of their matter.
• Maintains membership in state bar 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 and complies with all requirements of the firm’s professional liability insurer.