Job Description

Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills in both child custody and personal injury matters. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today! Responsibilities:

• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
• Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
• Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications:

• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Candidates must have passed the bar exam
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base

About Company: Grimmett Law Firm, PLLC was founded in 2005 by Attorney David Grimmett. Immediately after law school, Mr. Grimmett started the firm because he wanted to try cases as soon as possible. Within two weeks of passing the bar, Mr. Grimmett tried his first case before an administrative hearing board. Since that time, we have helped over 1,000 families in both child custody and personal injury matters. Our child custody cases primarily focus on parentage as well as dependency and neglect matters with the Department of Children's Services. Our personal injury matters include car accidents, slip & falls, dog bites, and workers' compensation.

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