Description:
Client-Focused, Warm & Compassionate, with a Strong Commitment for Excellence. The Law Office of A Firm Serving Post Falls, ID, in Post Falls, Idaho, is rapidly growing, which means we are looking for an Associate Attorney with a stellar attitude, strong work ethic, and team spirit to join our close-knit team!A Firm Serving Post Falls, ID's practice is focused on family law, civil litigation, probate and estate planning, guardianship and conservatorships.
Our team prides itself on our close, warm, and friendly atmosphere, which we extend to each of our clients. As our new Associate Attorney, you would be welcomed onto the team and provided with every available opportunity to expand your legal and business management skills over a wide variety of cases. At A Firm Serving Post Falls, ID's Law Office, your range of duties will continually expand, with abundant opportunities for increased responsibility.
Our ideal candidate is teachable, eager to learn, with a team-oriented mindset. If that sounds like you, we can't wait to hear from you!
Benefits include a competitive compensation package, health insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, licensing, and CLE's.
Job Duties:
- Legal research, analysis, citation checks, and editing
- Drafting of letters, pleadings, and other documents as necessary
- Preparation and drafting of answers to complaints, including affirmative defenses and counterclaims
- Production of responses to discovery
- Review and analysis of pleadings, motions, deposition materials, and discovery responses
- Represent clients at trial and pre-trial events
- Work together with paralegals on case management of client matters, including scheduling of motions, depositions, and trial orders
- Maintain law license by complying with all bar requirements, including CLE credits
- Special projects as assigned
Requirements:
- 0-3 years' relevant experience
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho, or be able to get licensed within three months. Additional licensure in Washington State or willingness to obtain licensure in Washington State is a bonus.
- Extraordinary level of attention to detail
- Superior writing, research, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Commitment to embodying the highest standards of the legal profession
- Cover Letter, Resume with Salary History, and Professional References
