Hybrid Associate Attorney

at Eques Staffing LLC

• Job title: Associate Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $60,000 - $100,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Westerville, United States

About the role

• Associate Attorney at EQUES® Law Group focused on client advocacy and business development in Westerville, Ohio. Legal representation with a team-oriented support structure and entrepreneurial approach.

Responsibilities

• Client Advocacy: Represent clients in your specific geographical area or practice area with the support of a multi-faceted team.
• Matter Economic Projections: Successfully project the value of services that will be provided, estimate the fees and expenses of representation, and build a matter budget for communication with the firm and client.
• Clear Communication and Expectation Setting: Tactfully, thoroughly, and fearlessly communicate the financial obligations of engaging an attorney to the client and maintain a strong strategy of keeping retained funds sufficient to cover the projected time into a matter.
• For Litigators - Court Appearances & Litigation: Maintain a steady schedule of hearings, trials, and client conferences, advocating effectively in court.
• Case Management: Oversee and manage legal matters in tandem with a paralegal team, ensuring thorough documentation, strategic planning, and execution.
• Negotiation & Dispute Resolution: Pursue favorable outcomes for clients through settlement, mediation, negotiation, and litigation as necessary.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work with multi-disciplinary professionals such as CPAs, social workers, mental health experts, and other professionals to advance the client’s matters.
• Strategic Growth & Business Development: Engage in networking, marketing, and community involvement to develop and expand the firm’s litigation and transactional practices.

Requirements

• JD and admission to the Ohio Bar (Required).
• Minimum 3-5 years of litigation experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to time and task manage with a legal team.
• Track record of network building, business development, and community engagement.
• Ability to work efficiently, manage high-stress situations, and effectively organize a legal practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using case management systems and remote collaboration tools.
• Ability to travel occasionally to attend hearings and trials.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 40% Employee/60% EQUES ® Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k: Up to 4% Match
• HRA: Updated Annual Payment
• Paid Vacation: Year 0: 10 Days Year 1: 12 Days Year 2: 15 Days Year 4: 17 Days Year 6: 20 Days
• Paid Sick Days: 10-15 Days
• Paid Holidays
• Paid School Visitation
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Professional Development/CLE
• Paid Travel & Mileage