Associate Attorney needed for Woodsfield office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Location: Woodsfield, Ohio (Hybrid)

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join its team in Woodsfield, Ohio. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial attorney focused on building a practice in an underserved geographic area or a practice area not currently covered by the firm. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment while managing their caseload and driving business growth.

Duties:

• Client Advocacy: Represent clients effectively within the assigned geographic area or practice area, with support from a cross-functional team.

• Matter Economic Projections: Accurately project the value of legal services, estimate fees and expenses, and create a master budget for communication with clients.

• Clear Communication and Expectation Setting: Communicate financial obligations to clients clearly and manage retained funds to ensure sufficiency for anticipated legal work.

• Litigation & Court Appearances: Regularly attend court hearings, trials, and client meetings to advocate for clients in litigation matters.

• Case Management: Oversee legal cases in collaboration with a paralegal team, ensuring thorough documentation and efficient execution of legal strategies.

• Negotiation & Dispute Resolution: Represent clients in settlement negotiations, mediation, and litigation to secure favorable outcomes.

• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Engage with professionals from other disciplines such as accountants, social workers, and mental health experts to support client matters.

• Strategic Growth & Business Development: Proactively network, market, and engage with the community to grow the firm’s presence in litigation and transactional practices.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the Ohio Bar.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience.

• Proven track record in business development, networking, and client acquisition.

• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage time and tasks effectively.

• Experience in managing high-pressure situations and organizing legal practices efficiently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable using legal case management systems and remote collaboration tools.

• Ability to travel occasionally for court hearings and trials.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the Ohio Bar.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Ohio State Bar (Required).

Skills:

• Intellectual honesty and emotional intelligence in decision-making and communication.

• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.

• Ability to innovate in legal service delivery and business development.

• Respectful professionalism in dealings with clients, colleagues, and the court system.

• Tech-savvy and adaptable to new tools and systems in legal practice.

Job Location: Woodsfield, Ohio (Hybrid)

Benefits:

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance (40% employee contribution, 60% firm contribution).

• Paid disability insurance.

• 401k with up to a 4% match.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with annual updates.

• Paid vacation time, starting at 10 days in Year 0, increasing to 20 days by Year 6.

• Paid sick leave (10-15 days).

• Paid holidays and paid school visitation.

• Paid bereavement leave, jury duty, and maternity leave.

• Paid professional development, including CLE opportunities.

• Paid travel and mileage for business-related activities.