Junior Associate Wanted

Overview:

The primary responsibility of a Junior Associate in our Firm is to handle high value, ethical

representation to the clients that our Firm serves.

Reporting Relationship:

The Junior Associate reports to the Owner of the Firm.

Authority:

The Junior Associate works under the general discretion of the Owner and has a small

degree of discretion with respect to administration and control of cases assigned to

him/her. The Junior Associate will be assigned cases from the Owner, and will work with

the support staff, including paralegal(s), to facilitate the Associate’s caseload. The Junior

Associate will be expected to represent clients in litigation in both state and federal courts,

with the possibility of also representing clients in administrative hearings and

proceedings.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the competent provision of legal services including: legal research;

drafting motions, pleadings, orders, judgments and status updates; and

overseeing and analyzing discovery. The Junior Associate may delegate to

Paralegals to accomplish these tasks but remains responsible for ensuring the

timely and professional completion of the work.

• Represent clients through administrative charges (e.g. EEOC Charge of

Discrimination) and provide competent and thorough legal counsel throughout all

proceedings.

• Monitor the case pipeline and act as necessary to move cases progressively

forward and through the pipeline in accordance with defined milestones.

• Proactively work with the Owner to ensure efficient and effective daily operations

of the Firm.