Job Description

Wiete Law Office LLC has an immediate opening for an Attorney. The Attorney will be a crucial member of this growing boutique law firm. We are committed to providing clients with strategic legal guidance so they can navigate court and move forward.


This is a full-time, on-site position. Ideal candidates will meet the qualifications listed below.

Compensation:

$65,000 - $70,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Client Intake

Conduct initial consultations with prospective clients to evaluate what services the firm may be able to provide for them Make a positive impression on prospective clients during initial consultations Sell prospective clients on the value of the services the firm provides Collaborate with the firm's Legal Assistant on the intake of new clients
Client Relationships

Communicate with clients by phone, email, and in-person meetings with honesty, compassion, and responsiveness Answer clients' questions Communicate case analysis and case strategy to clients Communicate all settlement proposals to clients Communicate all billing concerns to clients Ask clients for positive Google reviews
Litigation

Prepare a case analysis for each case, with few exceptions Decide upon a case strategy for every case Draft necessary pleadings Draft motions when necessary to implement case strategy Draft and send discovery requests when necessary to implement case strategy Collaborate with clients to respond to discovery requests or court-ordered discovery Gather information and evidence from clients Prepare notes for all court appearances Prepare testimony and exhibits for all evidentiary hearings Prepare clients for all court appearances Attend all court appearances with clients Engage in informal settlement negotiations including proposals sent by email, in-office settlement conferences, or phone calls Engage in formal settlement negotiations including mediations or pretrials
Billing

Record all time for all tasks that you perform for every case Perform a monthly review of each case's billing rate and the tasks that have been recorded Collaborate with the firm's Paralegal on sending invoices and Trust Requests Withdraw from cases if clients have overdue bills
Professional Development

Complete the required amount of CLE Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, including CLEs, mentorship, bar association events, writing educational articles, or preparing educational presentations
Business Development

Create and improve document templates Create and improve business processes Participate in team meetings and performance reviews

Qualifications:

Shares our core values of honesty, compassion, and responsiveness Admitted to the Ohio bar Admission to practice in other states is a plus Proficiency with legal practice management software and legal CRM software (Clio Manage and Clio Grow) Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe A commitment to organized record-keeping Ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and court staff Comfort with task agility (ability to pivot between tasks when urgency requires) Reliable timeliness Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills Experience practicing family law is a plus

About Company

Wiete Law Office LLC is a boutique family law firm in Cincinnati, OH, dedicated to serving our clients with honesty, compassion, and responsiveness.