Associate Attorney

Synectics Inc; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Job summary

Synectics is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience to handle personal injury, civil litigation, and criminal law matters. The role involves managing an independent caseload from intake to resolution, drafting pleadings and discovery, and appearing at hearings and depositions in a collaborative environment.

Strong research and writing skills, and Westlaw proficiency, are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active state bar in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury, civil litigation, and/or criminal law.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills using Westlaw or similar platforms.
• Trial, deposition, and discovery experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and written discovery.
• Manage an independent caseload from intake through resolution with supervision.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and other court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal staff.
• Assist with trial preparation, trial proceedings, discovery, and overall case management.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Westlaw

Client Communication

Pleadings & Discovery

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a 2+ years experienced Associate Attorney to join the team. Practice Area: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, and Criminal Law. Manage an independent caseload, handle all phases of litigation, and gain broad courtroom and trial exposure in a collaborative environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and written discovery.
• Manage an independent caseload from intake through resolution with supervision.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and other court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal staff.
• Assist with trial preparation, trial proceedings, discovery, and overall case management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with an active state bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury, civil litigation, and/or criminal law.
• Excellent legal research skills using Westlaw or similar platforms and exceptional legal writing ability.
• Strong organizational, case management, and discovery experience; trial, deposition, and dispositive motion experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity for professional growth with broad litigation and courtroom experience.

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities