Remote Attorney
Company: Kneupper & Covey PC
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
We are seeking an associate litigation attorney.Description of
DutiesWe're looking for someone with civil litigation experience
who can take over cases and handle them with minimal supervision.
We do not expect you to know everything; but you need to be able to
(i) know how to look up what you don't know, (ii) know that you
don't know something and need to look, and (iii) be able and
willing to ask someone else in the firm when you need help. This
person will be expected to handle discovery, briefing, arguing
motions before courts and arbitrators, etc. You will also be
involved in a team on larger, more complex cases.More About the
PositionThis position is almost entirely remote. You will be
expected to work from home most of the time. You will need your own
working space at home (or some other location you supply) and a
solid, fast, internet connection. You may need to make trips to go
to court, visit clients, take depositions, etc. You would not need
to visit an office unless it is related to a client meeting or
deposition.Your hours will generally by 9-5 Monday through Friday,
but because the work is remote you will have some flexibility if
you need to take time off during the week occasionally for personal
reasons. The primary goal is for you to complete your work
timely.Requirements
- Active California law license
- High proficiency with computers and computer systems
- Ability to work remotely at home
- At least two years of civil litigation experience OR
significant trial experience (civil or criminal)
- An outgoing personality. You need to enjoy speaking with
clients and be relatable.
- Willingness to learn new areas of law. Our areas of practice
span multiple jurisdictions and include many diverse areas of
consumer protection law (state and federal). You must become
conversant in these areas to litigate the cases for our
clients.
- Understanding and familiarity with your state's rules of civil
procedure and the Federal rules of civil procedure
- Ability to handle a large case load. This means you must be
highly organized and efficient in working your assigned
cases.Preferred
- Additional bar licenses, preferably in one or more of the
following states (Georgia, -New York, Texas)
- Experience in conducting trials and/or arbitrations
- Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following
- EFAA, TILA, EFTA, and the corresponding regulations
- Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- Class Action procedure and litigationInterview &
HiringApplicants will be asked to participate in multiple Zoom
chats, provide writing samples, and provide references. Applicants
that we wish to hire will need to complete a conflict screen and
execute a confidentiality agreement (not noncompete).---Salary &
Benefits
- $130,000 per year salary. Health insurance is available.
- Bonuses based on objective criteria. Bonuses are not capped and
are designed to allow highly successful litigators to greatly
exceed their base salary.
- Work from home. You must have a home office in which you can
work without interruption. You will not be required to travel to an
office daily. You may be required to travel for court appearances
and for other tasks that require you to be present in-person.
- Flexible hours. If you complete your work timely and meet
deadlines you will be permitted to select your own working
schedule.About Kneupper & Covey PCKneupper & Covey is a plaintiff's
law firm focused on consumer rights and consumer advocacy. We aim
to take cases that may other firms will not to help people who may
not otherwise be able to find legal representation. We have offices
in Duluth, GA and Huntington Beach, CA and our practice covers
clients in Georgia, Texas, and California. We handle a wide array
of consumer cases including fraud, EFTA, FDCPA, motor vehicle title
issues, breach of warranty, class actions, and more. We're a new
firm that is quickly growing. The firm runs lean and is heavily
focused on technology to streamline the work. If you want to help
everyday people this is a great place to make a difference.
(https://kneuppercovey.com) Kneupper & Covey is an equal
opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is
decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business
need.
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