Associate Attorney

Columbus, OH
180

E. Broad Street
Suite 3400
Columbus, OH 43215, USA

This is not an active job posting. For internal purposes only.

Attorneys designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC (the “Firm”) as Associates will join a supportive working environment with a firm having a national platform while handling sophisticated matters for some of the nation’s largest and most innovative companies.

Essential duties and responsibilities of staff designated as Associate Attorney at the Firm include, but are not limited to:

• Research all aspects of a matter, including relevant state law, case law and other legal texts;
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients;
• Represent clients at meetings, hearings and/or trials;
• Act as a business representative and working with the business to ensure that legal matters are handled professionally and efficiently;
• With regard to litigation, assist with discovery, attend depositions, work on trial preparation, jury selection and attend trial;
• Work under the supervision of senior attorneys.

Associate Attorneys must possess strong academic credentials, analytic, writing and communication skills and provide excellent references.

Associate Attorneys are expected to meet Minimum Performance Standards as provided in the Attorney Manual.

Normal law office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Please note that a variety of factors determine compensation, including geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law.

Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible fulltime employees within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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