Associate Attorney - Assessment Recovery

BCG Attorney Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an associate attorney in Columbus, OH to join the Assessment Recovery group. The attorney will handle assessment recovery, money judgments, bankruptcy, judgment execution, foreclosure, and other real property issues while engaging in substantial client contact and public speaking.

The firm offers a competitive benefits package including health, disability, and retirement plans, and expects availability during business hours with possible evenings/weekends for meetings.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Ohio.
• (Note) 0-5 years of litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or representing governmental organizations in civil matters.
• Availability during business hours with some evenings and weekends for client meetings.
• Excellent personal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft operating systems and sophisticated software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high project load and oversee administrative staff.

Skills

Litigation

Client relationships

Public speaking

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney in Columbus, OH, to join their Assessment Recovery group. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and involves handling assessment recovery, money judgments, bankruptcy, judgment execution, foreclosure, and other real property issues. The attorney will engage in substantial client contact and public speaking. The firm provides a competitive benefits package, including health, disability, and retirement plans.

Duties

• Manage a high project load and oversee administrative staff.
• Independently handle a diverse case load, including assigned and personally originated cases.
• Chair client corporate meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
• Advise clients on case status and manage electronic task lists and billing.
• Draft complaints and answers, conduct discovery, prepare witnesses, and manage trial preparation and conduct.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in Ohio.
• 0-5 years of litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing governmental organizations in litigation-based civil matters.
• Demonstrated dedication and hard work in prior roles.
• Experience with Microsoft operating systems and sophisticated software.
• Availability during business hours, with some evenings and weekends for client meetings.
• Excellent personal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Skills

• Proficient in all phases of litigation, including drafting, discovery, depositions, and trial conduct.
• Strong client relationship management.
• Effective public speaking and client communication.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan