Associate Attorney

Duties And Responsibilities

• Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews and witness preparation
• Research, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksites
• Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates
• Attendance at depositions, hearings, and/or mediations

Skills And Educational Requirements

• Actively licensed and in good standing with a state bar; multiple bar licenses are a plus but not mandatory
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communications skills
• 2-4 years’ experience in defense litigation. Product liability or toxic tort litigation a plus
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• Self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
• Client-focused mentality, takes initiatives and welcomes challenges
• Able to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?

Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide. Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing