Associate Attorney

Weber Olcese; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 firm paid vacation days annually

8 firm paid holidays per year

Free Starbucks Coffee

Casual dress when not attending court hearings or meeting clients

Job summary

Weber Olcese in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their growing creditors' rights practice. This role involves attending court hearings, preparing legal pleadings, and direct client interaction. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice in Kentucky.

The firm offers competitive compensation, including shared medical benefits and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Enjoy perks such as paid vacation days, holidays, and casual dress when not meeting clients or in court.

Qualifications

• At least a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution.
• License to practice law in Kentucky (or ability to obtain immediately).

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings.
• Monitor files from answer to judgment.
• Communicate with customers and attorneys to resolve legal matters.
• Provide clients with status updates both verbally and through email/websites.
• Review file information received from client for accuracy and completeness.
• Summarize legal documents.
• Prepare and review declarations and affidavits for truthfulness.
• Prepare correspondence to courts, attorneys and clients.
• Prepare and file pleadings.
• Draft motions and answers/responses to motions.
• Review bankruptcy filings, deceased notifications and military hits.
• Perform online records research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Investigative skills

Organizational skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Typing skills

Ability to multitask

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Associate Attorney

Weber & Olcese, P.L.C. is looking for an attorney to join our growing and dynamic creditors' rights practice group. Candidates should have a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in Kentucky (or the ability to immediately obtain a Kentucky law license). This position will allow the attorney to immediately contribute and engage in meaningful work, including attending court hearings; preparing, reviewing and signing substantive pleadings and motions; and interacting with clients and opposing counsel. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings.
• Monitor files from answer to judgment.
• Communicate with customers and attorneys to resolve legal matters.
• Provide clients with status updates both verbally and through email/websites.
• Review file information received from client for accuracy and completeness.
• Summarize legal documents.
• Prepare and review declarations and affidavits for truthfulness.
• Prepare correspondence to courts, attorneys and clients.
• Prepare and file pleadings.
• Draft motions and answers/responses to motions.
• Review bankruptcy filings, deceased notifications and military hits.
• Perform online records research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical, writing, research, investigative and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel) and case management software.
• Basic typing skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Aptitude to be self-motivated.
• Desire to work with others in achieving company and client goals.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• At least a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution.
• License to practice law in Kentucky (or ability to obtain immediately).

Other Work Requirements

• Successfully pass pre-employment testing including criminal background check, credit check and drug testing.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based upon experience.
• Competitive medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, the cost of which is shared between the firm and the employee (full-time only).
• Life insurance fully paid by the firm (full-time only).
• Long-term disability insurance fully paid by the firm (full-time only).
• 401(k) Qualified Retirement Plan. Both pre-tax and post-tax 401(k) options available. Employee contributions are matched up to 4% of annual compensation.
• Section 125 Plan (full-time only).

Perks

• 17 firm paid vacation days annually (full-time only).
• 8 firm paid holidays per year.
• Free Starbucks Coffee.
• Casual dress when not attending court hearings or meeting clients.