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

    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.