Entry-Level Associate Attorney - General Practice

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA; Nelsonville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA in Southeast Ohio seeks an entry-level Associate Attorney to join a small, community-focused general practice firm. The role offers exposure to a broad range of matters and meaningful courtroom and client experience for a newly licensed attorney.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a well-rounded practice, conduct research, draft documents, and build lasting client relationships within a close-knit community. J.D.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Professional judgment

Detail oriented

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Ohio Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA in Southeast Ohio seeks an entry-level Associate Attorney to join a small, community-focused general practice firm. The role offers exposure to a broad range of matters and meaningful courtroom and client experience for a newly licensed attorney.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a well-rounded practice, conduct research, draft documents, and build lasting client relationships within a close-knit community. J.D.