Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join its legal team. This role focuses on creditor’s rights and civil litigation within a fast-paced environment. The attorney will be responsible for managing legal proceedings, working closely with paralegals, and making court appearances across the state. The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with legal teams and clients.

Duties

• Represent clients in retail consumer collections and creditor’s rights matters.

• Prepare pleadings, motions, and other legal documents related to case management.

• Appear in court throughout Ohio for hearings and legal proceedings.

• Manage case dockets efficiently and ensure deadlines are met.

• Troubleshoot case-related issues with paralegals, courts, and opposing counsel.

• Conducted legal research and provided strategic advice to clients.

• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio State Bar.

• 1-3 years of experience in creditor’s rights, civil litigation, or related practice areas.

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with legal teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to travel for court appearances within Ohio.

• Proficiency with legal technology and case management systems.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the Ohio State Bar.

Skills

• Strong litigation and negotiation capabilities.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.

• Ability to manage a high caseload effectively.

• Adaptability to a fast-paced legal environment.

• Proficiency in legal software and case-tracking tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan with employer matching.

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing legal practice.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to gain hands-on litigation experience while contributing to a well-established legal team.

This firm is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a mid-sized law firm that represents clients in both state and federal trial and appellate courts in the United States as well as the Caribbean. This firm's areas of focus are receiverships, Caribbean liquidations, creditors' rights and collections, claims administrative and distribution, civil litigation, and corporate law. This firm puts its clients first in all situations and strives to provide the highest quality legal services at a reasonable cost.