Description:
Job Summary:We are looking for driven candidates who want to work in a team atmosphere where we work hard to achieve good results for our clients. We are one of the leaders of property insurance law in Minnesota and we are looking to add another talented individual to our team to continue the growth of that practice area. The right candidate will be a self-starter, creative problem solver, hardworking, organized, and will appreciate a collaborative work environment where everyone contributes to the firm's success.
The Associate Attorney's responsibilities include developing relationships with clients as they establish legal needs, provide counsel, help them understand their legal options, and represent them in court and negotiations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of civil litigation experience. You will also conduct research, prepare legal documents, and perform other duties to ensure that clients receive the best and most cost-effective legal solutions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assigns tasks to legal assistants as needed.
- Provides guidance and feedback on tasks assigned to legal assistants.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communicating with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns and providing them with advice.
- Explaining legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
- Building relationships with clients based on trust.
- Developing arguments and representing clients in various proceedings.
- Preparing legal documents, such as easements and covenants.
- Responding to client inquiries within 24 hours with either a substantive answer, or acknowledgment of the inquiry with an expectation that a substantive response will be received.
- Availability during regular business hours of 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday.
- Staying informed about current legislation, especially concerning legal relevant practice areas.
- Finding ethical solutions to legal matters.
- Performing minimally 1650 billable hours a year.
- Collaborating with other attorneys to provide the best service for our clients.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to abiding by local, state, and federal laws and behaving ethically.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Juris doctor from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar in the state of Minnesota.
- 1-3 years civil litigation experience required
- Experience in property insurance law would be beneficial, but is not required
