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Wizehire
$110,000 - $140,000
Posted Aug 28
Full Time
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Skills

Our law firm is looking for an attorney who is ready to represent our existing client base. The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm’s clients, administrative staff, and senior partners. If you have the ability to handle a diverse caseload, have stellar research and writing skills, can communicate effectively, and use today’s technology well, please start your application today! Compensation

$110,000 - $140,000 yearly

Responsibilities

  • Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions during legal proceedings
  • Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
  • Identify client conflicts and determine case strategies with options for resolution
  • Preside over paralegals, administrative assistants in connection with keeping track of time records, reviewing client billing, setting up client meetings and completing client projects
  • Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff

Qualifications

  • Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred Association
  • Strong knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis products is required
  • Graduation from law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and experience in representing clients for at least 2 years
  • Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office is required

About Company

Admitted to the Bar in 1991, Timothy Bussey is an experienced criminal and civil trial lawyer who has been a prosecutor, defense attorney, Active Duty Judge Advocate with the US Air Force, and a District Attorney in El Paso and Teller County. His knowledge of criminal law can help you through the often confusing process of being charged and arrested with felonies, drug crimes, and misdemeanors on or off military bases. Timothy Bussey’s experience as an Active Duty Judge Advocate also has allowed him to provide skilled criminal defense to defendants charged on military bases, including Fort Carson, Peterson, Cheyenne Mountain, Schriever Air Force Bases, as well as the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA).