What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Apex Staffing, Inc.?
Nationally recognized litigation firm based in Little Rock seeking an Associate Attorney to grow with their team. Firm provides high-caliber discovery, mediation, trial, and appellate services to the risk industry, the business community, and the Arkansas bar.
What This Role Offers
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
Compensation & Benefits
In-person role
If you are hungry to build your skills and become a litigator, this is where you do it!
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What This Role Offers
- Real litigation exposure via depositions, hearings, discovery strategy, client meetings
- Opportunities to speak in court and develop your advocacy skills
- Direct mentorship from attorneys who want to teach
- A clear path to growth within a respected, stable firm
- A team that values initiative, accountability, and effort
- A realistic, transparent billable-hours structure with support to meet expectations
What You’ll Do
- Draft motions, briefs, and litigation documents
- Conduct research tied to real strategy, not busywork
- Participate in discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
- Develop and demonstrate strong public-speaking skills in hearings and depositions
- Manage your caseload responsibly, balancing deadlines, client communication, and billable-hour requirements
- Work closely with partners on case development and litigation strategy
What We’re Looking For
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active Arkansas Bar license
- 1–3 years of legal experience (litigation preferred but not required)
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and public-speaking abilities
- A proactive mindset and desire for hands-on litigation experience
- Ability to manage caseloads, meet deadlines, and consistently achieve billable-hour expectations
- Someone who wants to grow, take initiative, and be part of a collaborative team
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Discretionary performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account and life insurance
- Professional development support
In-person role
If you are hungry to build your skills and become a litigator, this is where you do it!
#IND