Overview
Staff Attorney I Jobs in Henderson, KY at Commonwealth of Kentucky
Reporting Relationship:
The primary responsibility of a Senior Litigation Attorney in our Firm is to handle a significant portion of the provision of legal services and day-to-day management and training of Associates, so the Owner of the Firm can focus on strategic planning, marketing, and sales to drive Firm growth
The Senior Litigation Attorney reports to the Owner of the Firm.
Authority:
The Senior Litigation Attorney works under the general direction of the Owner and has a broad degree of discretion with respect to control of cases assigned to him/her. As it relates to supervision of Associates, the Senior Attorney has only that authority that is specifically delegated by the Owner. The Senior Attorney works in conjunction with the Firm Administrator to handle administrative duties delegated by the Owner.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the competent provision of legal services including: legal research; drafting motions, pleadings, orders, judgments and status updates; and overseeing and analyzing discovery. The Senior Litigation Attorney may delegate to Junior Associates and Paralegals to accomplish these tasks, but remains responsible for ensuring the timely and professional completion of the work.
Develop legal strategies and advise clients regarding their best legal interests, serving as the principal contact between the Firm and the clients.
Represent clients at mediation, in deposition, and in court for motions, trials, and other types of hearings.
Conduct new client meetings (also called case evaluations or initial consultations) for the purpose of selling legal services.
Oversee, counsel, guide, train, and mentor Junior Associates and Contract Attorneys, including assigning work and monitoring work product.
Assist with marketing, networking by attending functions, writing articles, and speaking engagements.
Participate in semi-weekly calls with the principal attorney to discuss status of ongoing matters, workload, and other firm matters
Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
Cultivate relationships with the firms existing and future clients
Monthly case reviews
Confirm vital correspondence and notices with clients and other parties
Analyze case-specific legal issues and documentation; and
Foster and maintain an excellent rapport with clients through consistent communication and thorough advisement.
Matrix of Tasks
Daily
Review daily reminders
Review daily, weekly, and upcoming monthly calendar items and prioritize workload
Complete tasks
Triage and prioritize responses to emails and phone calls
Organize, sort, and summarize case information and files
Draft letters/reports/ documents
Prepare responses to discovery demands
Prepare for meetings/ statements /depositions
Weekly
Coordinates case management meetings and delegation of work to junior associate and paralegal.
Meet with legal team regularly and as needed for case status updates
Provide client updates
Monthly
Attend Case Status Update meetings and update records
Complete monthly settlement goals
Complete monthly demand goals
Education & Experience:
Be a graduate of an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.
Be in good standing with The Florida Bar.
The Senior Litigation Attorney will have 7-10 years of experience in Business Law and Commercial Litigation, along with a work history that demonstrates increasing responsibility in a law firm or corporate legal department. Typically, the Senior Attorney will have conducted 5+ jury trials as a “first chair.”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 – $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
Stuart, FL 34994 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Stuart, FL 34994: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Staff Attorney I
Company: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Location: Henderson, KY
