Associate Attorney

Nacba; Nelsonville (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NACBA, a well-established Southeast Ohio general practice law firm, seeks an entry-level Associate Attorney to join a small team. The role offers broad exposure to real estate, probate, estate planning, civil litigation, and business matters in a community-focused setting.

The ideal candidate is a newly licensed attorney wanting to develop a well-rounded practice, gain courtroom and client experience, and build relationships in a close-knit community.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to Ohio Bar or intent to become licensed.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Meet with clients and assist with client counseling.
• Prepare and review real estate documents and transactional materials.
• Assist with probate and estate administration.
• Prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate-planning documents.
• Assist with business formations and related documentation.
• Participate in civil litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trials as experience develops.
• Appear in court and before administrative bodies as appropriate.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other professionals.
• Manage assigned files and meet deadlines.
• Develop practical legal solutions with high standards of client service.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Professional judgment

Client service

Willingness to learn

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Ohio Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

We are a well-established, small-town general practice law firm in Southeast Ohio seeking a motivated entry-level Associate Attorney to join our team. Our practice is community-focused and provides clients with practical, personalized legal representation across a broad range of legal matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly licensed attorney who wants to develop a well-rounded general practice, gain meaningful courtroom and client experience, and build lasting relationships within a close-knit community.

Practice Areas

• Real estate transactions and disputes
• Probate and estate administration
• Estate planning, wills, and trusts
• Civil litigation
• Business formation and general business matters
• Other general practice matters as they arise

Position Responsibilities

• The Associate Attorney will have the opportunity to work directly with clients and attorneys on a variety of matters, including:
• Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence
• Meeting with clients and assisting with client counseling
• Preparing and reviewing real estate documents and transactional materials
• Assisting with probate and estate administration
• Preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate-planning documents
• Assisting with business formations and related documentation
• Participating in civil litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and, as experience develops, trials
• Appearing in court and before administrative bodies as appropriate
• Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other professionals
• Managing assigned files and meeting deadlines
• Developing practical legal solutions while maintaining a high level of professionalism and client service
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Ohio Bar, or eligibility and intent to become licensed in Ohio
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of a small team
• Professional judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to client service
• Willingness to learn and handle a broad variety of legal matters

Experience:

This position is designed for an entry-level attorney, and newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply. Prior experience through law school clinics, internships, externships, clerkships, or prior legal employment is helpful but not required.