research attorney

BERRIEN COUNTY, MI

<div><div><p><b>DUTIES:</b></p><ul><li>
Serves as a judicial officer of the Court, presiding over civil infractions, misdemeanors, and small claims hearings, and guiding cases from first appearance through disposition.</li><li>
Conducts arraignments, determines probable cause, issues search warrants, and performs marriages, exercising the full legal authority granted to Michigan Attorney Magistrates.</li><li>
Brings legal insight to complex matters by researching case law, drafting opinions and memoranda, and helping shape the Court&rsquo;s decisions and procedures.</li><li>
Uses sound judgment in the courtroom&mdash;examining witnesses, accepting pleas, and ensuring defendants are properly advised and scheduled.</li><li>
Collaborates closely with judges, magistrates, probation officers, and court staff to support efficient and fair court operations.</li><li>
Serves as a legal resource to the Court and community, responding to inquiries and clarifying processes and legal issues.</li><li>
Supports innovation and continuous improvement by assisting with staff training, special projects, and procedural updates.</li><li>
Maintains accurate records and administrative documentation that keep cases moving smoothly and the court functioning effectively.</li><li>
This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.</li></ul><p><b>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</b></p><ul><li>
Graduation from ABA accredited law school; admission to the practice of law in the State of Michigan and in good standing with the State Bar.</li><li>
A minimum of three (3) years of paid full-time trial court experience in the practice of law or one (1) year prior experience as an Attorney Magistrate or Attorney Referee in the Circuit, District or Probate Court and Juvenile Court.</li><li>
Applicants for Attorney Magistrate may apply at a trainee level with less than the minimum experience. The successful trainee applicant will move upon approval of the Chief Judge from trainee salary level to full Attorney-Magistrate salary level upon successful completion of the required minimum one (1) year experience as an Attorney Magistrate or Attorney Referee.</li></ul><p><b>
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><ul><li><b>
A legal writing sample must accompany application for the position.</b></li><li>
In accordance with statutory requirements, the District Court Attorney Magistrate must be a registered voter in Berrien County.</li><li>
Must successfully complete the Michigan Judicial Institute's Magistrate Training Program within one year of employment.</li><li>
Required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator&rsquo;s license.</li><li>
Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, including drug testing prior to employment.</li><li>
A background check will be performed, and employees will be fingerprinted.</li><li>
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing.</li><li>
The physical ability to lift 25 pounds, reach and bend for file manipulation is essential to job duties.</li><li>
May be assigned to work at any of the Trial Court locations.</li><li>
May work flexible hours as needed to ensure duties are current.</li><li>
Provides after-hours, weekend and holiday search warrant/arraignment duty coverage assistance to police agencies, the court, Juvenile Center and the Prosecuting Attorney's office.</li></ul><p><b>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:</b></p><ul><li>
Knowledge of the criminal justice system, courtroom operations and procedures, including the ability to conduct specific hearings.</li><li>
Familiarity with agencies within Berrien County that serve the Court's clients.</li><li>
Considerable understanding of criminal law, statutes, court rules, case law, local ordinances and the state Motor Vehicle Code.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Capable of maintaining accurate records and reports.</li><li>
Able to maintain confidentiality, effective working relationships with other employees and interact effectively with the general public.</li></ul><p><b>
TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE:</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
TO APPLY VIA EMAIL, FAX, MAIL OR IN PERSON:</b></p><p>
If you prefer not to apply online, you may download a <b>Berrien County Job Application</b> and send it to our Personnel Department via <b>email</b>, fax, mail or in person. A Berrien County job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment.</p><p><b>
Submit by Email</b><br>
<b>Fax: </b>(269) 983-5788<br>
<b>Address:</b> Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085</p></div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Special Requirements</b></h3><p>
A legal writing sample *must accompany application for the position.</p></div><p></p>

Attorney Magistrate/Research Attorney

Counts Law Firm, PC

<p><b>QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul><li><b>CALIFORNIA BAR LICENSE: </b>active and in good standing</li><li><b>EXPERIENCE:</b> <b>Minimum of 5 years&rsquo; experience</b> in civil litigation such as business, real estate, insurance, employment, personal injury, or consumer. To provide context, here&rsquo;s an overview of our sub-practice areas:</li><li><b>Business Litigation: </b>Business contracts, partner disputes, breach of contract &amp; fraud, debt collection &amp; debt negotiation</li><li><b>Real Estate Litigation:</b> Construction disputes, purchase &amp; sale disputes, co-ownership disputes</li><li><b>EDUCATION:</b> JD from an accredited law school.</li><li><b>LOCATION:</b> Live and work experience in LA County.</li><li><b>COMMUNICATION</b>: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.</li><li><b>CHARACTER</b>:</li><li>Detailed oriented, diligent, and able to &quot;hit the ground running.&quot;</li><li>Accept criticism and direction well.</li><li>Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Exceptional problem-solving skills and work ethic.</li><li>Professional appearance.</li><li><b>TECHNOLOGY</b>: Advanced skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Dropbox, Zoom, Slack, Asana, Lexis, Rutters Guides. Home office in a quiet professional location (no background noise).</li><li><b>REFERENCES</b>: Trustworthy, dependable, and clear background report.</li></ul><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><p>Applicants must have experience and the ability to complete the following independently:</p><ul><li><b>RESEARCH, DRAFTING, &amp; DOCUMENTATION</b></li><li>Review case files including intakes, court case summaries, court filings, evidence, etc.</li><li>Legal Research Memos using: Rutter&rsquo;s Guides, Annotated Codes, LexisNexis, Google, etc.</li><li>Draft and respond to legal documents:</li><li>Demand letters</li><li>Pleadings</li><li>Trial Documents: Briefs, Witness Lists, and Exhibit Lists</li><li>Document billable hours per client per month pursuant to approved budgets.</li></ul><p><b>HOW TO APPLY:</b></p><p>1. Submit <b>RESUME</b> (ATTACHED as PDF)</p><p>2. Submit <b>COVER LETTER</b> (ATTACHED as PDF) including:</p><ul><li>Describe your prior <i>experience and qualifications </i>for this position.</li><li>Provide your salary expectations.</li><li>Provide a link to your LinkedIn and/or social media so we can learn more about you.</li></ul><p>3. Attach <b>RECENT WRITING SAMPLE(S)</b> of your best, most recent work (redacted as necessary). A <b>research memo, a motion, and a brief</b>, if applicable.</p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to developing and advancing a diverse team. <i>If you want to be part of an innovative firm, we'd love to hear from you!</i></p><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: $100.00 - $125.00 per hour</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Doctorate (Required)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>CA State Bar License (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

LITIGATION RESEARCH ATTORNEY [INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR]

Cooley LLP

<div><div>Cooley is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team.</div><div></div><div>
Position summary: The business intake and conflicts function is essential to the firm&rsquo;s (1) compliance with (a) ethical obligations prevailing in jurisdictions in which the firm maintains offices and in which it practices and (b) the firm&rsquo;s Risk Management policies and procedures, (2) avoidance of malpractice claims and ethical violations, and (3) ability to onboard new business, in the form of new clients and new matters for existing clients, new timekeepers and new employees in a timely fashion.</div><div></div><div>
Working closely with Associate Directors of Conflicts, the Conflicts Staff Attorney is responsible for assuring compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and assisting and managing other loss prevention functions. The Conflicts Staff Attorney is a staff attorney who understands the rules that govern legal practice and can perform practical processes to ensure compliance with those rules. The Conflicts Staff Attorney does not practice law for any client other than the firm and maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:</div><div></div><div>
Position responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Review and analyze client-imposed engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines</div></li><li><div>
Upload, code, and quality control client-related terms in the Terms database</div></li><li><div>
Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with the General Counsel&rsquo;s office and BIC Leadership on risk-related matters</div></li><li><div>
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted in each state in which the firm maintains an office, and jurisdictional differences in all states, countries and practice areas in which the firm conducts business</div></li><li><div>
Monitor ABA and jurisdictional rules for changes. Suggests modifications in firm policy to the Associate Director of Conflicts for approval</div></li><li><div>
Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest related to new business and new hires</div></li><li><div>
Effectively work with Managers, Directors, BIC team members and firm attorneys to obtain the relevant information to make determinations on conflict issues</div></li><li><div>
Draft and review ethical screens, conflict waivers and risk management engagement letter provisions</div></li><li><div>
Assist with administering the Firm&rsquo;s client engagement terms program including review and coding of outside counsel guidelines</div></li><li><div>
Conduct research projects as assigned relating to conflicts of interest issues</div></li><li><div>
Conduct advanced level research projects on corporate affiliations and corporate relatedness</div></li><li><div>
All other duties as assigned or required</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Skills and experience:</div><div>
Required:</div><ul><li><div>
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications</div></li><li><div>
Ability to travel, as required</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required</div></li><li><div>
3+ years of conflicts resolution experience, contract review, or law firm risk management</div></li><li><div>
JD degree</div></li><li><div>
Familiarity with ethical walls, waiver templates, and client terms databases</div></li><li><div>
Strong analytical and communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Active member in good standing or registered in-house counsel of the bar(s) in all jurisdictions from which you regularly work, as well as the jurisdiction in which your assigned office is located, if applicable</div></li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li><div>
Legal ethics and conflicts experience</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Competencies:</div><ul><li><div>
Excellent written and oral communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Ability to handle multiple projects at one time</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work well in a team environment and with diverse groups across all of the firm&rsquo;s offices</div></li><li><div>
Well organized and efficient</div></li><li><div>
Commitment to consistently high-quality work product</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.</div><div></div><div>
The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $140,000 - $190,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.</div><div></div><div>
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&amp;D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&amp;D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (&ldquo;PTO&rdquo;) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.</div></div>

Conflicts Staff Attorney (QA & Compliance)

Zimmerman Reed

<p>Zimmerman Reed, a nationally recognized plaintiffs&rsquo; law firm, has an immediate opening for a <b>full-time Project Attorney licensed to practice in California</b> to assist with <b>meet and confers</b> between our clients and defendants. This is a <b>remote, temporary position</b> offering meaningful work with an experienced legal team.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel regarding discovery and case matters</li><li>Participate in meet and confers and related follow-up communications</li><li>Review case materials and provide legal support to supervising attorneys</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><b>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school &ndash; required</b></li><li><b>Active admission to the California Bar in good standing &ndash; required</b></li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage tasks independently while working collaboratively with a remote team</li></ul><p><b>Position Details:</b></p><ul><li><b>Status:</b> Full-time, temporary</li><li><b>Location:</b> Remote (must be licensed to practice law in California)</li><li><b>Compensation:</b> $40&ndash;$60/hour, commensurate with experience</li></ul><p>If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to contribute to impactful litigation work, please submit your <b>resume</b> and <b>available start date</b> for consideration.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Temporary</p><p>Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour</p><p>Expected hours: 40 per week</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Remote Project Attorney (California Licensed)

Programmers Force

<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Assist the Legal team with <b>legal research, drafting, and documentation</b>.</li><li>Support in <b>contract review, data compilation, and legal record management</b>.</li><li>Prepare and maintain <b>legal correspondence, reports, and filings</b>.</li><li>Conduct <b>research on laws, regulations, and international compliance frameworks</b> relevant to company operations.</li><li>Assist in <b>preparing case summaries, legal memos, and briefing materials</b> for internal meetings.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments to gather relevant data and support ongoing legal tasks.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned by the Legal team.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><b>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB)</b> from a recognized university; candidates with a <b>foreign degree</b> are preferred.</li><li><b>Fresh graduates</b> or up to <b>6 months of professional experience</b> in a legal or corporate environment.</li><li>Strong <b>research, drafting, and analytical</b> skills.</li><li>Excellent <b>written and verbal communication</b> skills in English.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs65,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Legal Research Associate

The Robertson Firm

<p>Florida Bar Member (Required)</p><p>Seeking an associate attorney with at least 3-5 years experience, including trial experience.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Consult with clients, opposing counsel, and the judiciary</li><li>Attend hearings, depositions, mediations and trials</li><li>Argue motions, take effective depositions of lay and expert witnesses</li></ul><p>Desired Skills: Excellent research and writing ability; a strong desire to learn and be a team player; ability to learn and operate the firm's practice management software.</p><p>Excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop as an attorney without sacrificing a healthy work-life balance.</p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>As an Associate Attorney, you will be integral to our legal team, providing comprehensive legal support and representation. Reporting to the Senior Attorney, your core responsibilities will include conducting thorough legal research and drafting legal documents with precision. Your strong writing skills and expertise in utilizing tools like Lexis-Nexis will enhance your effectiveness in case preparation.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Associate Attorney

Career Pathway LLC

<p><b>Role Description</b></p><p>This is a full-time on-site role for an Attorney located in Miami, FL. The Attorney will be responsible for handling personal injury cases from inception to resolution, providing legal advice, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings. The role involves managing complex litigation and collaborating with co-counsel to maximize results for clients.</p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Strong Legal Advice and Negotiation skills</li><li>Proficient in Research and drafting legal documents</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to handle complex litigation cases</li><li>Admission to the Florida Bar</li><li>Experience in personal injury preferred</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have experience with personal injury cases from inception to resolution, providing legal advice, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Attorney: 3 years (Required)</li><li>Personal injury law: 3 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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