What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at Serkland Law Firm?
The Serkland Law Firm is seeking a full-time attorney with zero to five years of experience. Interest in the practice areas of general business, commercial and civil litigation preferred.
ANNUAL SALARY: Dependent upon experience (“DOE”)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE NEEDED
-Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree, Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school or anticipated date of Juris Doctor degree, if still in law school.
-Must be licensed in North Dakota and/or Minnesota or eligible to be licensed in both states in the immediate future.
-High ethical standards and a clean disciplinary record.
-Willingness to be in the courtroom.
-Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
-Excellent time management and organization skills.
-Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
-Demonstrable high-quality research and writing skills.
-Proven ability or potential to produce sufficient legal work product.
-Quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate the critical issues accurately and precisely in cases.
-The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, witnesses, the public, and the courts.
-The ability to work effectively with computer programs utilized by the courts, and Serkland Law Firm.
JOB DUTIES
- Responsible for duties associated with various legal functions such as conducting trials, gathering evidence, and maintaining files.
- Drafting legal documents, discovery, pleadings, motions, briefs, and orders.
-Appear in court for hearings, pre-trials, bench trials, jury trials, motions, and appeals.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with the judiciary, court employees, other attorneys, and other professionals in the community.
- Duties may include other assignments as directed by firm attorneys.
Documents to be submitted- To apply please email the following documents to firm@serklandlaw.com.
· Resume
· Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Fargo, ND 58102 (Required)
Work Location: In person