Associate Attorney – Commercial Transportation / Auto Litigation / Premise Liability

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Four distinct bonus opportunities

Annual graduated bonus

Quarterly productivity bonus

Job summary

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is seeking an associate attorney with at least two years of experience in commercial transportation, auto litigation, and/or premise liability to join our growing practice.

The role offers broad, hands-on involvement in civil litigation, including jury trials, depositions, and complex discovery. Ideal candidates will possess a JD from the Class of 2022 or earlier, exceptional research and writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in commercial transportation, auto litigation, and/or premise liability.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage broadly in civil litigation, including jury trial preparation and proceedings.
• Participate in written discovery, investigations, client and witness interactions, and depositions.
• Attend motion hearings, participate in mediations, and pursue trial experience.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., a 50+ attorney law firm, is seeking an associate attorney with at least two years of experience in commercial transportation, auto litigation, and/or premise liability to join our growing practice.

Interested applicants should expect broad, hands-on involvement in all aspects of civil litigation, including the jury trial process. Associates will be given as many interesting and challenging opportunities and responsibilities as they are willing and able to handle capably, proficiently, and enthusiastically, including written discovery, investigation, interacting with clients, witnesses, and adversaries, taking depositions, attending motion hearings, participating in mediations, and, of course, trial. This role is best suited for someone who wants to move beyond the desk and develop real courtroom experience.

Applicants must have a JD from the Class of 2022 or earlier; candidates graduating after 2022 will not be considered. The ideal candidate has excellent research, writing, and analytical skills; strong attention to detail; and a proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This position offers interesting and challenging work and a structured, dual-track partnership opportunity, with a firm commitment to clarifying eligibility and requirements for shareholder tracks.

We support a hybrid work environment with flexible work options.

We offer

• competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• along with a comprehensive benefits package
• and four distinct bonus opportunities for associates
• which includes an annual graduated bonus for exceeding billable goals
• and a quarterly productivity bonus with prorated eligibility for non-full-time attorneys

We are motivated to attract and recruit talented and diverse attorneys.