Associate Attorney

Hawaii State Bar Association; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Billable hour expectation

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Benefits

Trial and courtroom opportunities

Job summary

Ronald T. Ogomori, AAL, ALC seeks an Associate Attorney to join the litigation practice in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role covers all phases of litigation with opportunities for client interaction and increasing responsibility.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an accredited law school, is a Hawai'i State Bar member (or eligible), and demonstrates strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Hawai'i State Bar, or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior litigation experience is preferred but not required for outstanding candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and take or defend depositions, as appropriate.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to develop litigation strategies and achieve favorable client outcomes.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Analytical Skills

Advocacy

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

The law firm of Ronald T. Ogomori, AAL, ALC is seeking a motivated and talented Associate Attorney to join his litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is interested in handling sophisticated and challenging litigation matters while working closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The law firm practice includes:

• Business and Commercial Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• Trust and Estate Litigation
• Insurance Defense and Coverage

The successful candidate will work on all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, legal research, drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trial preparation, and court appearances. Associates will have meaningful client interaction and opportunities to assume increasing responsibility as their experience grows.

What We Offer:

• Salary range ( or a realistic compensation range)
• Billable hour expectation
• Hybrid/remote flexibility (if any)
• Benefits
• Trial and courtroom opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and take or defend depositions, as appropriate .
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings .
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to develop litigation strategies and achieve favorable client outcomes.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Hawai'i State Bar, or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior litigation experience is preferred but not required for outstanding candidates.