What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney | Personal Injury position at Brad DeBry Law Firm?
About Us:
Brad DeBry Law | LawyerUp is a dedicated personal injury law firm committed to fighting for our clients. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal representation and personalized attention to every case. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Attorney to join our team and contribute to our mission.
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled, tenacious, organized Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have litigation interest and a passion for helping clients navigate their claims. This role involves working closely with the Managing Attorney to assist with cases, draft pleadings, and communicate effectively with clients to resolve issues. The candidate will do court appearances regularly. Building rapport and maintaining strong client relationships is a key component of this position. A fire in your belly for this industry is necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Managing Attorney with handling personal injury cases from inception to resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents/correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
- Communicate effectively with clients to address concerns and provide case updates.
- Build strong client relationships to foster trust and confidence in our firm.
- Participate in litigation, including court appearances, depositions, and negotiations.
- Maintain organization in case management and ensure deadlines are met.
- Independent thinking.
- Action and detail oriented.
- Ability to use case management software.
- Take ownership.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Utah
- At least one year of experience in personal injury law.
- Litigation experience helpful.
- Strong drafting skills for pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Paid on Contract.
If you are a motivated, hard-working, tenacious, hungry, organized attorney eager to grow your career in personal injury law and work closely with experienced legal professionals, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter to lisa@lawyerup.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person