Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation)

Velo Law Office

Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation)

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    120 Hours PTO

    10 Paid Holidays

    Long Term Disability

    Life Insurance

    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

    Health Savings Account (HSA)

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Velo Law is a multi-state Creditors’ Rights law firm, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are seeking a full time Associate Attorney. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for attending 5 to 15 civil court hearings throughout the State of Michigan each week virtually and/or in person, preparing legal pleadings, legal research, and negotiating settlements with opposing counsel. This is an in-office position.

    Qualifications:

    Dependable with a strong court and work ethic.

    Detail oriented and well organized.

    Ability to gather, compile information, analyze data and prepare reports.

    Possesses the means to multi-task and function in a high volume, and deadline driven environment.

    Committed to learning the interworking of a very specialized field.

    Ability to read, interpret, understand, and implement laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements.

    Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

    Capacity to communicate with co-workers at all levels in the company and a team player.

    Adept in Microsoft Office, Windows, LexiNexis and/or Westlaw.

    Works with managing attorney to report all activities and results.

    Education and Experience:

    Juris Doctorate waiting on MI bar exam results.

    Already admitted to MI State Bar (MT, IN and OH a plus).

    Moral fitness.

    0-3 years of experience.

    Background Checks:

    Background checks are administered prior to start date.