Associate Attorney

Law Firm

Lexington, KY

Associate Attorney

Attorney

Full-time

No

Andrews Law Firm PLLC is a small, established Lexington law firm focused on creditors' rights and related litigation throughout Kentucky. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our ; We are open to candidates ranging from a newly licensed attorney to an attorney with approximately 1-3 years of ; Prior experience in creditors' rights, collections, foreclosure, bankruptcy or civil litigation is hlepful but not ; We are willing to provide substanital training nad mentoring to the right ; What matters most is finding someone who is smart, dependable, detail-oriented, personable and willing to learn.

This is a hands-on associate position in a busy, volume-based ; The attorney will grandually assume responsibility for a caseload and will work directly with the firm's owner, clients, courts, opposing counsel and an experienced support staff.

Responsbilities will include: managing collection and foreclosure matters from referral through resolution; drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence and other legal documents; attending court hearings throughout Kentucky; communicating wiht clients regarding case status and strategy; researching legal issues and learning the practical and business aspects of a high-volume creditors' rights ;

As the associate gains experience, the position will involve increasing independence and responsibility.

We are particularly interested in someone who:

• Is exceptionally reliable and follows through on commitments
• Pays close attention to details even when managing a significant volume of work
• Can prioritize, stay organized, and manage deadlines independently
• Communicates professionally and comfortably with clients, judges, attorneys, staff, and members of the public
• Treats support staff as valued members of the team
• Is personable, collegial, and genuinely enjoys working with other people
• Accepts feedback well and wants to improve
• Can handle a busy workload without sacrificing accuracy or professionalism

Qualifications

• . from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Kentucky Bar required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
• Sound professional judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a close-knit team
• Prior litigation or creditors’ rights experience is a plus, but not required

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, benefits, paid time off, payment of appropriate bar dues and CLE expenses, and the opportunity for professional ; For the right attorney, there is meaningful opportunity to grow in responsibility and play an increasingly important role in the practice over time.