Job Description
*Job Overview:*
Nicolet Law is looking for an Attorney to join our Personal Injury practice. Must be admitted to practice law in North Dakota. This position will involve record review, legal research, legal writing, negotiations, discovery, depositions, hearings, trial, and other work advocating for injured clients in the Midwest.
*Responsibilities:*
· Manage a personal injury caseload including but not limited to auto accidents, dog bites, slip and fall, wrongful death, and other negligence-based claims
· Conduct initial client consultations and case evaluations
· Review and summarize case records including but not limited to insurance policies and records, medical and billing records, and police reports
· Draft and proof read legal correspondence and demand letters
· Draft and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
· Prepare to take and defend depositions, including expert and lay witnesses
· Represent clients in mediation and court proceedings including trial
· Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed throughout the legal process
· Collaborate with support staff to efficiently move cases forward
· Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical obligations
*Qualifications:*
· Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
· Admitted to practice law in North Dakota
· Ability to commute to meet clients as needed
· Previous experience in a professional office environment
· Detail-oriented and organized
· Strong negotiation and communication skills
· Ability to work as part of a team, manage and prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines
· Client focused with a high level of professionalism and customer service; ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
· Desire to work in a fast-paced, growing office that focuses on client satisfaction and results
· Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software; Clio experience preferred but not required
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
*Nicolet Law Office offers a competitive compensation package including:*
· Medical, dental, vision coverage, flex spending accounts (FSA)
· Life insurance
· Short-term and long-term disability insurance
· 401k
· Paid Time Off and additional paid leave policies including Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Military Leave
· Paid Parking
*Schedule:*
· 8-hour shift
· Day shift
· Monday to Friday
· Full-time
· May require evening or weekend work, but job duties will primarily be during regular business hours
· In person at one of our several offices
*About Nicolet Law:*
Interested in a fun and rewarding career? Nicolet Law might have the perfect job for you!
Nicolet Law Office is a trusted name for Midwesterners that have been injured in an accident and are seeking legal services during a stressful time. Our team is unrivaled in experience, compassion, and tenacity in fighting for our clients. Our Mantra: Be Kind, Do Good. We are a fast-growing law firm that specializes in Personal Injury. Dedicated and compassionate team members help clients get through difficult hardships with dignity and ease. By investing in our employees’ wellbeing and professional development, we’ve created a positive and fun environment that fosters satisfying careers and ultimately better serves our clients. We have offices throughout the Midwest.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Do you have your Attorney license with ND State Bar in good standing?
Education:
* Doctorate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,