What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Law Firms?
We are a consumer-advocacy law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have fallen into financial difficulty. With our young and growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!
Associate Attorney - 1 Year of Experience
We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Hawai'i. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
What We Offer:
- Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
- Training & Guidance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401K Benefits with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Promotion & Growth opportunities
- Team-building Events sponsored by the Firm
- An incredible team of smart and supportive people!
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Hawai'i.
- Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
- Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
- Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
- Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Must be currently admitted to practice law in Hawai'i (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS)
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
- Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
- Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you admitted to the Hawai'i State Bar?
- Are you in good standing with the Hawai'i State Bar?
- Are you located in Hawai'i?
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
