Position Type: Full-Time | Remote | Very Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus Pay
Base Salary: Starting at $125,000/yr
How to Apply (DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED):
- Search for “Leading Law Firm in [Location]” online.
You will find the Google Business Profile with Google reviews click through onto our Website. - Visit our website and go to the “Careers & Opportunities” page.
- Submit your application directly through the Lead Attorney form with your resume on our website.
We do not accept calls about this position. ONLY apply directly through our website. If you call & don't follow these instructions, you will not be selected for an interview.
About the job:
[Law firm name] is a respected and expanding law firm with offices in both [Location 1] and [Location 2]. We are looking for a highly organized, motivated, and ambitious Lead Attorney to work out of our [Location 1] office. ADMISSION TO THE BAR AND AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE IN [Personal/Criminal] IS REQUIRED.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate will have excellent legal writing and research skills, quickly learn our firm’s practice areas and confidently handle the following responsibilities:
- Efficiently manage your team’s caseload, including delegation and oversight of tasks for support staff assigned to your team;
- Oversee assigned caseload from inception through trial, including discovery, depositions, 50H Hearings and/or EUOs, arbitrations, mediations and trial;
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and responses;
- Prepare for and attend virtual and in-person court appearances;
- Enter into settlement negotiations with opposing counsel;
- Interact with clients and medical professionals;
- Review and evaluate medical records and causation;
Requirements include:
- Admission to the state bar association.
- Leadership, organization and communication skills to manage the caseload and team assigned to you;
- Ability to manage caseload and team tasks via the firm’s cloud-based legal case management system;
- Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
- Proficiency in conducting legal research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and other parties.
- Experience with legal drafting and litigation procedures.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
This firm offers commissions with a base salary included.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or qualifications associated with the job.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Plan
How to Apply (DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED):
- Search for “Law Firm” online.
- Visit our website and go to the “Careers & Opportunities” page.
- Applications submitted via Indeed WILL NOT be considered.
Application Deadline: We are accepting applications for the next 3 months—apply early to increase your chances!
