Associate Attorney needed for Omaha office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A reputable law firm in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced and driven Associate Attorney to join its team. This role requires a collaborative professional who can contribute expertise, supervise support staff, and maintain high standards of legal representation for clients navigating personal injury cases.

Duties:

• Oversee personal injury caseloads throughout the pre-litigation process.
• Engage in negotiations and interactions with insurance companies.
• Maintain consistent and positive communication with clients.
• Draft and review various legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to legal standards in all prepared documents.
• Monitor compliance with all applicable legal regulations.

Requirements:

• Active Bar license in Nebraska with a minimum of 1 year of civil practice experience.
• Preferred: Active Bar license in Missouri.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Completion of all necessary continuing legal education (CLE) requirements.

Certifications:

• Active membership with the Nebraska Bar Association.
• Additional certification for Missouri Bar (preferred).

Skills:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management capabilities.
• Dedication to providing responsive and empathetic client services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and general technical adeptness.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with effective interpersonal abilities.

Job Location:

• Omaha, NE

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4%.
• Generous PTO policy with 3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Supportive work-life balance with reasonable working hours.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic legal team.