Associate Attorney

About the role

The Oklahoma City, OK office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its expanding Civil Litigation Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to join a growing team and work with experienced litigators in a collaborative environment, while contributing to case strategy and development. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience with a focus on personal injury and/or medical malpractice preferred, but certainly not required; transferrable litigation experience is welcome. Candidates must be active members in good standing of the Oklahoma Bar.

Responsibilities

• Represent and defend clients in hearings, trials, and depositions
• Consult and counsel clients, effectively communicate on cases, providing consistent updates and comprehensive legal advice
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal documents, and prepare and respond to discovery
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and other team members in building and executing successful defense strategies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience
• Active membership in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute pre-trial strategy, exercise sound judgment, and think creatively
• Motivated in attending trial and utilizing litigation skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment

Pay

Salary starts at $135,000, commensurate with experience, plus two bonus structures and a comprehensive benefits package.

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, HBS is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.” HBS currently has nearly 400 attorneys spread across 30 offices in 12 states. HBS prides itself on its firm and individual staff accolades. It has been consistently selected by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as one of Atlanta's Top Workplaces since 2008 as well as recognized on the Top Workplaces USA lists, and our offices continuously receive regional awards for employee quality and service. The firm is committed to providing a supportive environment for attorneys to represent clients with excellence and to develop and grow in their practice.

Diversity & Inclusion

HBS is committed to cultivating an environment of inclusion, which we believe contributes to the overall success of all individuals. We are committed to a cohesive and productive work environment in which our different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and perspectives