What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Greenwood Law?
Company Description
Greenwood Law is a law firm based in Rock Island County, Illinois, focused on business planning, estate planning, tax, real estate, special education law, and probate matters. We provide comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses throughout the area
Role Description - Recent Grad (J.D.) to Associate Attorney
This is a full-time in person role for a Law Clerk with the goal to convert to a full time Associate which will be required to be on location in Davenport, Iowa or Rock Island, Illinois. The Law Clerk will be responsible for assisting attorneys with legal research, drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, and performing other administrative tasks as needed.
This role may be converted to a full-time associate attorney role upon bar exam (either Iowa or Illinois) passage and admission to the bar at the discretion of the firm. The Associate Position will require relocation to the Davenport, Iowa, metro.
Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a license to practice law in Iowa and Illinois within six months of hire.
Clerk compensation is $20 - $25 per hour.
Assoicate Compensation starts at $50,000 per year with monthly bonus payout based on collections possible.
Required Qualifications
Strong understanding of law and legal procedures.
Experience in legal document preparation.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to conduct legal research and analyze information effectively.
Strong writing skills, including the ability to write legal briefs and memos.
Attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Completion of an ABA approved JD program.
Other Qualifications
Experience working in a law firm or legal setting.
Military experience a plus.
Other education above the undergraduate level a plus.
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Salary : $40,000 - $75,000