Associate Attorney

Hall Booth Smith, P.C; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structures

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The Little Rock office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. seeks an Associate Attorney to join its expanding Civil Litigation Practice Group and contribute to case strategy and development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience with a focus on commercial and/or employment litigation, and must be active in good standing of the Arkansas Bar. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to grow with experienced litigators.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience
• Active membership in good standing with the Arkansas Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute pre-trial strategy, exercise sound judgment, and think creatively
• Motivated in attending trial and utilizing litigation skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Represent and defend clients in hearings, trials, and depositions
• Consult and counsel clients, effectively communicate on cases, providing consistent updates and comprehensive legal advice
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal documents, and prepare and respond to discovery
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and other team members in building and executing successful defense strategies

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial litigation

Employment litigation

Education

Arkansas Bar

Job description

The Little Rock, AR office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its expanding Civil Litigation Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to join a growing team and work with experienced litigators in a collaborative environment, while contributing to case strategy and development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience with a focus on commercial and/or employment litigation preferred, but certainly not required. Transferrable litigation experience is welcome. Candidates must be active members in good standing of the Arkansas Bar.

Responsibilities:

• Represent and defend clients in hearings, trials, and depositions
• Consult and counsel clients, effectively communicate on cases, providing consistent updates and comprehensive legal advice
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal documents, and prepare and respond to discovery
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and other team members in building and executing successful defense strategies

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience
• Active membership in good standing with the Arkansas Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute pre-trial strategy, exercise sound judgment, and think creatively
• Motivated in attending trial and utilizing litigation skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment

Compensation:

Salary starts at $130,000-$135,000, commensurate with experience, plus two bonus structures and a comprehensive benefits package.

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, HBS is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.”

HBS currently has nearly 400 attorneys spread across 30 offices in 12 states. HBS prides itself on its firm and individual staff accolades. It has been consistently selected by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as one of Atlanta's Top Workplaces since 2008 as well as recognized on the Top Workplaces USA lists, and our offices continuously receive regional awards for employee quality and service. The firm is committed to providing a supportive environment for attorneys to represent clients with excellence and to develop and grow in their practice.

Diversity & Inclusion

HBS is committed to cultivating an environment of inclusion, which we believe contributes to the overall success of all individuals. We are committed to a cohesive and productive work environment in which our different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and perspectives are communicated, understood, and embraced to enrich our employees and best serve our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit to ensure the best fit in every position.

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit to ensure the best fit in every position. HBS prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identification, religion, religious belief or affiliation, marital status, same-sex partner status, family status, veteran status, age, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, social origin or condition, ethnic origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including, but not limited to genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS status), pregnancy, sexual orientation, political belief or affiliation, being a victim of domestic violence, being a victim (or subject of) sexual aggression and/or stalking or being perceived as such, reproductive health choices, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, commonwealth or local laws (Protected Characteristics).

The Firm also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any Protected Characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful and specifically prohibited at the Firm. This policy applies to all personnel and employment practices, including the following: hiring, promotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, compensation, benefits, performance management, selection for training, educational programs, and other similar employment decisions.

Benefits

HBS offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage along with retirement savings plans and disability insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to aid with work-life balance and related concerns as well as flexible time off plans encompassing accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, paid holidays, and multiple other options to help work with employee schedules as needed.