Associate Attorney in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Velo Associates PLC

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Juris Doctorate Waiting on MI Bar Exam Results.
• Already Admitted to MI State Bar (MT, IN and OH a plus).
• Moral Fitness.
• Negotiation
• 0-3 Years of experience.
• Dependable With a Strong Court and Work Ethic.
• Detail Oriented and Well Organized.
• Effective communication with clients and opposing counsel
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with others, and manage a heavy workload
• Ability to Gather, Compile Information, Analyze Data and Prepare Reports.
• Possesses the Means to Multi-Task and Function In a High Volume, and Deadline Driven Environment.
• Committed to Learning the Interworking Of a Very Specialized Field.
• Ability to Read, Interpret, Understand, and Implement Laws, Regulations, and Regulatory Requirements.
• Excellent Written, Oral, and Interpersonal Communication Skills,
• Capacity to Communicate With Co-Workers At All Levels in The Company and A Team Player.
• Adept in Microsoft Office, Windows, LexiNexis and/or Westlaw.
• Proven Track Record For Efficiency and Accuracy Completing Required Work Product Consistently.
• Demonstrated Longevity, Loyalty, and Ownership of Position and Responsibilities.
• Required Language Skills.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Litigation
• Legal Research
• Problem-Solving and Decision Making
• Negotiation Skills
• Fact Finding
• Fast Paced and Accurate Work Product
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Attention to Detail and High Level of Accuracy
• Analysis and Reasoning
• Practical Judgment and Problem Solving
• Strategic Planning
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Diligence
• Integrity/Honesty
• Initiative
• Judgment Skills
• High Level Thinking Skills
• Reliable and Consistent Attendance
• Tenacious Work Ethic
• High Energy Level
• Stress Management

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Pleading Preparation
• Trial Preparation
• Document Review
• Analytical and Research Skills
• Effective Communication with Clients and Opposing Counsel
• Ability to Work Independently, Collaborate With Others, and Manage a Heavy Workload

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.