Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel.

The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!

$90,000 yearly

• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
• Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently

• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action

• Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base

• Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet client needs and grow client base
• Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
• Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)

Our Story

At Smith Clinesmith LLP, founded by the indomitable Curtis Clinesmith and steered by visionary Managing Partner Dawn Smith, we wage a relentless battle against elder abuse. We’re not just a law firm—we’re a force for change, dedicated to holding negligent facilities and nursing home corporations accountable while forging improved standards of care. If your passion lies in transforming legal challenges into triumphs, you’re in the right place.

Why Join Our League?

• Remote Freedom: Work from anywhere, while being part of a tight-knit team of legal innovators.
• Impactful Work: Your expertise directly contributes to safeguarding the rights and dignity of seniors.
• Growth & Mentorship: Enjoy unparalleled opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A Cause That Matters: Every case you touch is a victory in the fight for justice and better care for the elderly.

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