Benefits:
120 Hours PTO
10 Paid Holidays
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
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.