Associate Attorney

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood and Boyer, P.A.•Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a national multi-office national defense firm, is seeking Kentucky-licensed attorneys with experience in the area of General Liability defense for our Lexington office. The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years of litigation experience. Work would entail preparing motions, covering hearings, preparing clients for depositions, and attending depositions as well. We are open to hiring and training attorneys who haven't practiced in this area. QPWB is the largest woman and minority-owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We are building succession plans and this is a great opportunity for attorneys passionate about creating and/or maintaining a vibrant litigation career.

Requirements

Admitted to practice in the State of Kentucky
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent research abilities and written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Draft initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trials, and appellate activity
Draft discovery and respond to discovery
Draft and respond to discovery-related motions
Regularly attend court appearances
Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses
Draft motions for summary judgment