Associate Attorney, Toledo, Ohio

Summary

The company is a consumer protection law firm representing consumers who have been harassed or deceived by creditors and debt collectors. The Associate Attorney will manage a diverse Ohio caseload, communicate with clients and opposing parties, draft legal documents and agreements, conduct legal research, and appear in court as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Ohio
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law
• While this role is based from home, you will be required to travel for in court appearances

Skills

• The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload
• Candidates must be currently located in our surrounding the Toledo, Ohio area to be considered for this position
• Must be currently admitted to practice law in **Ohio**
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload
• Candidates must be currently located in our surrounding the Toledo, Ohio area to be considered for this position
• Must be currently admitted to practice law in **Ohio**
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fully remote work arrangement
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!