Associate Attorney - Family Law focus

About us

We are a general practice law firm in Pottstown, PA. We are innovative, customer-centric and fast-paced.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Company perks
• Flexible working hours
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere
• Regular social events
• Work-from-home days
• On-the-job training

The duties and responsibilities of an associate attorney include the following:

• Offering legal advice and guidance for clients in the course of litigation.
• Assisting clients with legal proceedings before a jury and judge.
• Investigating all aspects of a case, including prior pleadings as well as relevant state laws.
• Negotiating and writing outside of the courtroom.
• Identifying the most effective strategy for the client, based on their requirements and budget assist
• Conducting legal research
• Writing legal documents, and presenting in the courtroom.
• Thinking strategically to negotiate, plan, and successfully represent clients.
• Assist with the process of discovery by conducting depositions, issuing interrogatories, and examining documents
• Examining the law and coming up with strategies for the upcoming case.
• Making legal correspondence such as contracts briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements to be used in negotiations on contracts and court legal proceedings.
• Planning and attending hearings, depositions, or any other court proceedings.
• Analyzing legal disputes and advising clients on possible options.
• Working with other attorneys, paralegals as well as clients, to make sure that cases are dealt with efficiently
• Keeping client files to make sure that the most current information is accessible to other lawyers, paralegals, and support staff.
• Consulting with clients to determine the specifics and strengths of every case.
• Conducting studies using laws or case law as well as other legal texts to choose a method of operation.
• Creating legal documents, which include contracts, reports, and appeals.
• Assisting clients in trials, hearings, and meetings.
• Invoking clemency or acquittal in every case.
• Informing the supervising attorney of important developments in every instance.
• Making sure that information gathered through interactions with clients remains private and stored securely.
• Staying informed of any legislative changes.
• Offering administrative and legal support to lawyers.
• Coordinating and filing all discovery documents that involve clients and attorneys.
• Reviewing discovery cases, and providing attorneys with updates.
• Analyzing conflicts and legal issues, and advising clients on possible solutions.
• Coordinating and preparing administrative reports
• Assisting with the review of legal documents to ensure accuracy.
• Communicating with senior colleagues to ensure that cases are dealt with efficiently.
• Managing matters of the moderate complexity.
• Assisting senior lawyers in the handling of complex cases.
• Participating in hearings, conferences, trials, and interviews.
• Creating arbitration documents and other papers.
• Engaging clients and solving any issues they have arising during the hearings.
• Integrating best practices and standards when dealing with client cases as well as the clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $68,514.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Pennsylvania Bar license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person