Attorney Partner

Qualifications
The ideal candidate has at least 6+ years’ experience
Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Ohio
Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background
Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive
Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver
Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals
Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
Detail oriented, organized and effective
Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff
Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook
Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm
Speaking and writing opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
Bar expenses paid by Firm
HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents
401K Plan
Company provided life insurance up to $150k
Company paid long-term disability coverage
Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives
Regular, firmwide socials and events
Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities
This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented
Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
Prepare and respond to discovery
Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention
Build relationships with clients
Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively
Job description
Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 350+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-seven offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Attorney Partner with experience in handling Healthcare matters to join our growing Cleveland, Ohio office. The ideal candidate has at least 6+ years’ experience. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented.

Our healthcare practice team represents hospitals, physician groups, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, medical staffing entities, medical technology providers and many other medical providers and allied health institutions. We also represent physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in all aspects of their respective professions, including claims for professional negligence. Our attorneys have successfully defended these medical providers in federal and state courts, as well as credential and licensing cases, throughout the country.

]Responsibilities:

· Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy

· Prepare and respond to discovery

· Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings

· Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.

· Build relationships with clients

· Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Requirements:

· Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

· In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Ohio.

· Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.

· Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals

· Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.

· Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.

· Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.

· Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

· Detail oriented, organized and effective.

· Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.

· Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.

· Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.

What we offer:

· Competitive compensation.

· Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.

· Speaking and writing opportunities.

· Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.

· Bar expenses paid by Firm.

· HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.

· 401K Plan.

· Company provided life insurance up to $150k.

· Company paid long-term disability coverage.

· Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.

· Regular, firmwide socials and events.

· Employee Assistance Program.

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check.