Description
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Attorney to join our legal team. This entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of legal areas, including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, and more. As a Junior Attorney, you will support General Counsel in case preparation, legal research, drafting documents, and client communication. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses strong research and writing skills, and is passionate about developing their legal expertise in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using tools like LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case development across various practice areas.
- Assist in drafting legal documents such as contracts, motions, pleadings, and client correspondence with accuracy and clarity.
- Support trial preparation activities, including organizing case files, preparing exhibits, and assisting with court depositions.
- Participate in client meetings by providing clear updates and gathering relevant information for case files.
- Help manage legal case files using case management software to ensure all documentation is current and organized.
- Conduct statutory legal research to ensure compliance with procedural laws and regulations across different jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on negotiations and legal advocacy efforts to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
Experience
- Prior internship or work experience in a law office setting is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with multiple areas of law such as estate planning, employment law, personal injury law, or general & commercial litigation is advantageous.
- Strong research skills with experience.
- Excellent writing skills demonstrated through legal drafting and document preparation.
- Knowledge of procedural law gained through coursework or practical experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members in a professional manner.
- Basic understanding of legal motion preparation and case management processes.
Join our team as a Junior Attorney to develop your legal career while making meaningful contributions in a dynamic setting that values growth, collaboration, and professional excellence!
Skills Required
- Strong legal research skills
- Excellent legal writing and document drafting skills
- Knowledge of procedural law
- Effective professional communication with clients and team members
- Basic understanding of legal motion preparation and case management processes
- Prior internship or work experience in a law office
- Familiarity with estate planning, employment law, personal injury law, or general and commercial litigation
- Law degree and authorization to practice law
What We Do
Gas Express LLC is the largest Circle K franchisee in the United States, operating as a gasoline service station and convenience store network. Based in Atlanta, it manages numerous locations across the southeast, including Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina, and serves as a branded wholesaler for CITGO, ExxonMobil, and ChevronTexaco.
