Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Montana.

📋 Description

• Effectively and appropriately communicate with team members and external parties.

• Draft, review, and submit legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and discovery, in support of ongoing litigation cases.

• Examine litigation case files and pleadings to determine the necessary actions.

• Advocate for the client’s interests in various litigation environments.

• Use internal proprietary software to accurately update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory.

• Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and files as directed by the Managing Attorney to ensure compliance with firm and client expectations for litigation workflow.

• Adhere to all standard operating procedures set by the client and the firm.

• Willingness to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office jurisdiction as needed.

• Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including developing case strategies, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and delivering oral arguments.

• Negotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives to efficiently resolve disputes while safeguarding client interests.

• Assess case merits, evaluate risk exposure, and offer strategic legal advice.

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and court procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in North Dakota and South Dakota.

• Willingness or ability to waive into Wyoming and Montana.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly motivated self-starter.

• Eager to learn and grow within the role.

• Capable of managing and prioritizing a large caseload effectively.

• Able to communicate clearly with individuals or groups, both verbally and in writing.

• Competent in operating a computer, phone, or similar devices.

• Available to fulfill a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule.

• Capable of reading and comprehending position-specific documents and correspondence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Compensated time off.

• Paid holidays.

• 401 (K) plan with matching contributions.