Litigation Associate Attorney
Job title: Litigation Associate Attorney
Company: Mike Hostilo Law
Job description: Description:
The Litigation Associate Attorney will handle litigation files principally as a second chair lawyer, although he or she will be given opportunities to first chair smaller cases. The Associate Attorney will provide our clients with superior Client Care by assisting with research, writing, discovery, depositions, mediations and trial preparations.
The Associate Attorney has the option to work from our Savannah or Macon, GA office.
At the Mike Hostilo Law Firm, our Mission is to earn our clients’ trust and respect. In all we do, we strive to provide every client with the very best care and the best possible outcome in every case. To be successful, we expect every team member to demonstrate respect, trust, quality, integrity and productivity in all client matters and interactions.
Principal Roles
- Legal: The Associate Attorney will be accountable for his or her responsibilities in all assigned cases.
- Client Care: The Associate Attorney provides the two-fold benefit of securing the best outcome for our clients coupled with empathy and care.
- Organized: Ability to handle a large volume caseload and multi-task.
- Communication: Exceptional communication and counseling with clients during difficult situations. Ability to deal with highly emotional conversations, with the ability to
- Analytical: Ability to analyze and formulate a plan forward for a case. Seeks advice and roundtables with other lawyers as needed.
. Requirements:
- Attorneys must have a Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. They must also maintain a valid bar license in the state of Georgia. Licensure in South Carolina, Florida, Alabama license a plus but not required.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience.
- Some experience handling discovery, conducting and defending depositions, attending trials and participating. Mediations, trials and other court proceedings expected.
- Prior experience handling personal injury and/or insurance defense cases is preferred.
- Excellent communication, analysis, research and writing skills.
- Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours, as this is a professional position.
- Ability to travel up to 2-5% of the year.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Ensure legal quality of each file.
- Ensure client satisfaction.
- Represent the Firm well to clients, Firm partners, the courts and opposing counsel.
- Ensure all proper steps are taken to properly close and disburse files at the point of settlement, or following a verdict. Work with MGH Team to address any concerns or complex legal issues.
- Obtain proper settlement authority and documentation to finalize case.
- Conduct/Assist in preparation for depositions.
- Discovery through the trial processes.
- Manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contacts, settling claims and advocating for clients in court.
Compensation and Benefits:
Highly competitive compensation package
Health, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Flexible schedule
Status
Exempt (Salary)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position will require time both sitting for long periods of time, both at a desk and sitting in car, as well as standing outdoors at times for long periods of time during public service events, as well as work non-traditional day shift hours and weekends as needed.
- Occasionally includes reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting up to 25 pounds for office equipment, supplies and materials.
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Location: Savannah, GA
Job date: Sun, 30 May 2021 07:29:53 GMT
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