Associate Attorney

Dawson; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Renewals, continuing education support

Long-term advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dawson in Columbus, OH is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle matters in real property, corporate, and contract litigation. You will maintain extensive client contact and participate in public speaking as part of case development.

The role requires 0-5 years of relevant litigation experience and a strong work ethic. The firm supports professional development and advancement opportunities, with standard business hours and some evenings or weekends for client meetings.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing governmental organizations in litigation based civil matters.
• Prior work experience must demonstrate dedication and hard work.
• Must be available during business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends for client meetings.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent personal skills.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and independently handle all assigned cases, assigned or personally originated, in a diverse case load.
• Ability to manage electronic task list and billing.

Responsibilities

• This position regularly handles matters related to assessment recovery, money judgments, bankruptcy, judgment execution, foreclosure, and other real property issues.
• Associate Attorney should enjoy significant client contact and public speaking.

Skills

Litigation

Public speaking

Client relationships

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Legal software

Job description

• Firm will pay for renewals, continuing education, and LTD
• Opportunity for long term advancement and professional development opportunities

What You'll Do:

• This position regularly handles matters related to assessment recovery, money judgments, bankruptcy, judgment execution, foreclosure, and other real property issues
• Associate Attorney should enjoy significant client contact and public speaking

What We're Looking For:

• 0-5 years of relevant litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing governmental organizations in litigation based civil matters
• Prior work experience must demonstrate dedication and hard work
• Prior experience using a Microsoft operating system and other sophisticated software
• Must be available during business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends for client meetings
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent personal skills
• Manage high project load and administrative staff
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and independently handle all assigned cases, assigned or personally originated, in a diverse case load
• Chair client corporate meetings
• Ability to manage electronic task list and billing
• Maintain strong relationships by advising clients on the status of cases
• Expected to be proficient in all phases and tasks of a matter including drafting complaints and answers, discovery, witness preparation, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and trial conduct