• Identifies, researches and analyzes legal issues and conflicting legal opinions; reviews legal authority cited by litigants; and conducts self-directed independent research as may be needed to further clarify issues and reach sound judicial decisions.
• Ability to draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda and other documents.
  Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills to receive, record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients
• Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in defense of complex and high exposure litigation
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process, as well as make your case to judges, arbitrators, and opposing counsel
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
• Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and seeks assistance when needed.
• Routinely reviews and follows-up on client deadlines and calendar appointments.
• Has an understanding of client-specific billing guidelines and consistently applies those guidelines to ensure cost-effective practices.
• Provide assistance on the handling of other attorneys’ files when needed

Firm Values: One Firm, One Team, One Direction

Cultivation

• We coach, mentor and provide feedback to one another
• We maintain a growth mindset and avoid complacency
• We lead with innovation and hard work
• We embrace change and ideas from everyone

Collaboration

• We work together to innovate and achieve winning solutions
• We learn from our collective successes and experiences
• We encourage teamwork on every task no matter how big or how small

Compassion

• We show empathy towards our colleagues, clients and communities
• We celebrate wins and learn from losses
• We listen to all voices fairly

Community

• We communicate openly, directly and respectfully
• We commit to fun, family and a healthy work-life balance
• We are inclusive of diverse ideas, viewpoints and people
• We support each other and our community at large

Benefits & Perks

• 100% firm-paid healthcare benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Voluntary Insurances including STD, LTD, Life Insurance ($10,000 employer paid Life Insurance)
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• 50% Mass transit and Parking reimbursement
• Firm paid Bar Association fees, CLE fees, PLF dues, and applicable memberships
• Black Belt Trial Advocacy Training – visit website for more information
• Luncheon Learns & Trial Talks
• Data plan reimbursement
• Attorney retreats & monthly happy hours
• Work from home opportunities, as well as billing on-the-go platforms
• Bonus opportunities
• Mentorship Programs
• Firm provided coffee, snacks, and bi-monthly lunches

Smith Freed Eberhard is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.