Job Description
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Winslow, McCurry & MacCormac, PLLC is client and family focused law firm in Midlothian, Virginia. We seek a dedicated and accomplished professional with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the civil arena. A successful candidate would show interest in the civil, real estate and estate planning areas of law, Duties include the full range of tasks commensurate with representing clients from the public: legal research, drafting legal documents, correspondence and communication with clients and court staff, time-keeping, filing, attending hearings, trial preparation, handling discovery, and assisting clients throughout the process.
FIRM CULTURE
At Winslow, McCurry & MacCormac, PLLC, we have a professional and flexible team-oriented culture. It is the expectation that the applicant will be a self-starter and have both excellent personal and legal skills.
WEBSITE
http://www.wmmlegal.com
COMPENSATION
Part salary/Part commission
Associate Attorney Job Duties:
Client Management
1. Efficient management of multiple cases.
2. Timely preparation of pleadings, discovery and all documents related to associate’s case load.
3. Attendance of mediations and hearings as required.
4. Client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to case hearings.
5. Integration of best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases.
6. Client communication and advice as it relates to business transactions, litigation risks and outcomes, and legal rights and obligations.
7. Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Law Firm Representation
1. Development of new clients though firm promotion.
2. Maintain relationships with existing clients.
Personal Development and Output
1. Commitment to continued education/learning outside of client-related billable work, by reading books, periodicals, attending CLEs, etc.
2. Research applicable to assigned cases.
3. On-time completion of projects and accurate recording of time activities.
Position Skills and Qualifications
1. Ability to comprehend complex matters, to identify and to articulate core issues, and to understand applicable legal principles.
2. Demonstrate exceptional organization and time management skills.
3. Possess keen-eye for detail, coupled with exceptional research and proofreading abilities.
4. Thorough knowledge of the legal procedures and current developments.
5. Working knowledge of computers, along with the ability to maintain, update and modify documents.
6. Possess relevant technology competencies such as Lexis, and time-billing software.
7. Ability to work independently.
Company Description
We exist to provide the Richmond community with sound, one-on-one legal care. We truly are client focused, result-oriented - and we are looking for a team member that has a passion to help and will work with us to best serve our clients.
We exist to provide the Richmond community with sound, one-on-one legal care. We truly are client focused, result-oriented - and we are looking for a team member that has a passion to help and will work with us to best serve our clients.