Associate Attorney

DANIEL F GIGIANO CO LPA; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Continuing education paid

Mentoring and training

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

DANIEL F GIGIANO CO LPA in Kentucky seeks a trial attorney. New graduates taking the bar are encouraged to apply, with base pay plus a generous bonus structure. You will defend clients in criminal defense and family law, perform legal research, draft motions and briefs, and manage a personal caseload.

Travel to court hearings is required, though travel is typically to nearby counties. The right candidate can grow earnings substantially through the bonus system tied to billable hours and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Ohio or pursuing Ohio license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal defense and family law cases.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, pleadings and briefs.
• Travel to court hearings as needed; travel limited to surrounding counties.
• Manage caseload and try cases before judges, magistrates and juries.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Description

Base pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition, we have a generous bonus structure as set forth below.

Job Overview

Looking to hire a trial attorney. New graduates taking the bar are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal defense and family law cases.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, pleadings and briefs.
• Have reliable transportation to travel to and from court hearings. Most travel is restricted to surrounding counties.
• Manage your own caseload and try cases to judges, magistrates and juries.

Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Ohio or taking the Ohio bar to obtain an Ohio license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, and to schedule and meet deadlines

Benefits Package Also Includes:

• Bonus System based upon billable hours and other metrics. We provide a generous bonus structure that rewards hard work. The right candidate can easily earn significantly more than the base pay within a few months and can double their pay and more within several years.
• Reasonable billable hour requirements. We believe in work-life balance with a reasonable billable hour requirements and non-oppressive amount of hours to earn bonuses.
• Paid Time Off. Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Paid dues and continuing education. We pay for our attorney's licensing fees, bar association dues and continuing education. We attend local continuing education seminars to interact and be seen by local judges and magistrates, but occasionally take CLE trips to multiple day seminars.
• Training. Mentoring. Help when you need it. I make time for the people who work for me. I want the members of my team to be at their best. If you are willing to embrace the opportunity I am offering, I am willing to help you become the lawyer you want to be.