Associate Attorney

Skiller Staffing LLC; London (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer matching

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Skiller Staffing LLC is assisting a Kentucky law firm in adding an Associate Attorney to handle cases across the state and to further develop litigation skills.

You will draft pleadings, motions, briefs, conduct discovery, take depositions, attend hearings, and communicate with clients and courts. The position offers competitive salary commensurate with experience, retirement plan with employer matching, mileage reimbursement for travel, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Litigation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare reports and case-related documentation.
• Conduct discovery and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings and other court proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal analyses.
• Manage assigned cases and assist with other legal matters as needed.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Legal research and writing

Analytical abilities

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Kentucky

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Associate Attorney to join an established law firm in Kentucky. The attorney will handle cases throughout the state and work alongside experienced attorneys while developing litigation skills and expanding their legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare reports and case-related documentation.
• Conduct discovery and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings and other court proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal analyses.
• Manage assigned cases and assist with other legal matters as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.