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Current Law Firm Jobs and Opportunities
Litigation Attorney Opportunity
Wegman Hessler, a business law firm near Cleveland, Ohio is currently seeking an experienced Attorney to join their Litigation team.
This full-service law firm specializes in using legal discipline to solve business problems. Their focus is based on the diverse needs of family owned and closely held businesses, providing strategic solutions to help businesses run smarter. The firm represents clients on a variety of legal matters, including shareholder agreements, non-compete agreements, severance packages, wrongful discharge, corporate agreements and transactions, commercial and residential leasing and real estate matters, supply chain issues, regulatory compliance, and employment issues.
With Wegman Hessler, it’s personal. Located in the Rockside Road area of Independence, the firm strives to balance its clients' needs with its staff's work-life balance. Unlike some mid-sized law firms, the firm recognizes the importance of allowing time for personal pursuits and family obligations.
The ideal candidate for the Attorney opportunity will possess 5 to 7 years of experience in litigation and have a strong work ethic, solid organization skills, a good sense of humor and a collaborative attitude.
Duties include (but are not limited to): conducting legal research; drafting pleadings, motions, legal memorandum and discovery requests and responses; taking and defending depositions; trial preparation and trial assistance; drafting settlement agreements; and developing cases through factual investigation. First-chair trial experience a plus. Well-qualified candidates will be responsible for maintaining and supervising a diversified caseload, communicating with clients and opposing parties, and appearing in court.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in Corporate Business and Transactional Law
- Bachelor's Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- Admission to the Ohio Bar
- Strong writing, analytical and research skills
- Spirit of collaboration with other attorneys
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Responsibilities
- Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm.
- Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality, and diversity within and outside the Firm.
- Delivers excellent customer service and quick follow-up to internal and external clients.
- Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
- Prepare correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Monitor routine to complex corporate legal matters to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained.
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and provide authoritative legal advice for individuals and businesses.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
- Serve as a resource for less experienced Junior Associates.
- Engage in business development, amplifying firm services to new and prospective clients.
- Represent and promote the firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings.
- Assign and review the work of support staff, as may be required.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- New Client Origination Bonus
- Hybrid (in-office/remote) working environment
- Commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Medical, dental and vision
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Free parking
- Easy commute (offices close to I-77 at Rockside Road)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Personal time off and paid federal holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- Employee appreciation events
- 401(k) with company match & profit sharing
- Employee referral program
Business Attorney Opportunity
Wegman Hessler, a business law firm near Cleveland, Ohio is currently seeking an experienced Attorney to join their Business Services team.
The full-service corporate law firm specializes in using legal discipline to solve business problems. Their focus is based on the diverse needs of family owned and closely held businesses, providing strategic solutions to help businesses run smarter. The firm represents business clients on a variety of risk management and transactional matters, including business formation and succession planning, corporate agreements and transactions, commercial and residential leasing and real estate matters, supply chain issues, regulatory compliance and employment issues.
With Wegman Hessler, it’s personal. Located in the Rockside Road area of Independence, the firm strives to balance the needs of its clients with the work-life balance of its staff. Unlike some mid-sized law firms, the firm recognizes the importance of allowing time for personal pursuits and family obligations.
The ideal candidate for the Attorney opportunity will possess 3-5 years of related experience in drafting corporate documents, contract review, commercial agreements, and complex business transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, confidence, a good sense of humor and a collaborative attitude; must be ready to handle a variety of legal matters.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in Corporate Business and Transactional Law
- Bachelor's Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- Admission to the Ohio Bar
- Solid writing, analytical and research skills
- Spirit of collaboration with other attorneys
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Responsibilities
- Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm
- Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality, and diversity within and outside the Firm
- Delivers excellent customer service and quick follow up to internal and external clients
- Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills
- Prepare correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents
- Monitors routine to complex corporate legal matters to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained
- Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and provide authoritative legal advice for individuals and businesses
- Develops and maintains relationships with clients
- Provides appropriate mentoring and serves as a resource for less experienced Junior Associates
- Engages in business development, amplifying firm services to prospective and new clients on an ongoing basis
- Represents and promotes the firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings
- Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- New Client Origination Bonus
- Hybrid (in-office/remote) working environment
- Commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Free Parking
- Easy Commute (offices close to I-77 at Rockside Road)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Personal time off and paid federal holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- Employee appreciation events
- 401(k) with company match & profit sharing
- Employee referral program
Family Law / Divorce Attorney Opportunity
Wegman Hessler, a business law firm near Cleveland, Ohio is currently seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join their team. The full-service law firm specializes in the diverse needs of family owned and closely held businesses. This includes personal and family relationship matters.
The family law team takes a tailored approach to define and protect family business interests and shareholders in the event of divorce. The family law practice includes business owner divorce, property division, and custody and support through dissolution, divorce litigation, or more contemporary options, such as collaborative divorce.
For those who work at Wegman Hessler, it’s personal. Located in the Rockside Road area of Independence, the firm strives to balance the needs of its clients with the work-life balance of its staff. Unlike some mid-sized law firms, the firm recognizes the importance of allowing time for personal pursuits and family obligations.
The ideal candidate for the Family Law Attorney opportunity will possess seven to 10 years of related experience, with an established client and/or referral base. They will also be detail oriented with strong writing skills and excellent interpersonal skills when working with clients.
Qualifications
- 7-10 years of experience in Divorce and Family Law
- Bachelor's Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- Admission to the Ohio Bar
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Proactive self-starter
Responsibilities
- Delivers excellent customer service and timely, efficient follow up to internal and external clients.
- Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
- Prepare correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, and other legal documents.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients.
- Engages in business development, amplifying firm services to prospective and new clients on an ongoing basis.
- Represents and promotes the firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings.
- Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Generous New Client Origination Bonus
- Hybrid (in-office/remote) Working Environment
- Commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Free Parking
- Easy Commute (offices close to I-77 at Rockside Road)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Personal time off and paid federal holidays
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Employee Appreciation Events
- 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
Trusts and Estate Planning Attorney
Wegman Hessler, a business law firm near Cleveland, Ohio is currently seeking an experienced Probate and Estate Planning Attorney to join their team. The full-service law firm specializes in the diverse needs of family owned and closely held businesses. This includes succession planning, personal and family wealth matters, wills, trusts, tax strategies, and the smooth transfer of family business ownership.