Associate Attorney

We are a well-established, small-town general practice law firm in Southeast Ohio seeking a motivated entry-level Associate Attorney to join our team. Our practice is community-focused and provides clients with practical, personalized legal representation across a broad range of legal matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly licensed attorney who wants to develop a well-rounded general practice, gain meaningful courtroom and client experience, and build lasting relationships within a close-knit community.

Our firm handles matters involving:

• Real estate transactions and disputes
• Probate and estate administration
• Estate planning, wills, and trusts
• Civil litigation
• Business formation and general business matters
• Other general practice matters as they arise

The Associate Attorney will have the opportunity to work directly with clients and attorneys on a variety of matters, including:

• Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence
• Meeting with clients and assisting with client counseling
• Preparing and reviewing real estate documents and transactional materials
• Assisting with probate and estate administration
• Preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate-planning documents
• Assisting with business formations and related documentation
• Participating in civil litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and, as experience develops, trials
• Appearing in court and before administrative bodies as appropriate
• Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other professionals
• Managing assigned files and meeting deadlines
• Developing practical legal solutions while maintaining a high level of professionalism and client service
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Ohio Bar, or eligibility and intent to become licensed in Ohio
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of a small team
• Professional judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to client service
• Willingness to learn and handle a broad variety of legal matters

This position is designed for an entry-level attorney, and newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply. Prior experience through law school clinics, internships, externships, clerkships, or prior legal employment is helpful but not required.