MANAGING ATTORNEY
Kahn & Associates, L.L.C. is a rapidly growing, national plaintiff’s law firm dedicated to:
- Providing results oriented legal counsel to consumers in the field of warranty law (lemon law)
- Exceeding client expectations
- Building a high performing team of people committed to excellence
- Building the premier national law firm in the field of warranty and lemon law
As a result of recent growth and aggressive future growth plans, we have a unique management opportunity at our corporate headquarters in downtown Cleveland for a Managing Attorney. This newly created position offers an excellent opportunity for not only career development, but the opportunity to be a part of the leadership team of a high growth national law firm. Kahn & Associates offers a unique entrepreneurial and professional environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage, mentor and lead associate attorneys.
- Develop and implement business enhancing policies and systems.
- Manage the firm’s expansion process.
- Create and implement accountability and incentive compensation plans.
- Guide and achieve improvements to operational efficiencies and workflow.
- Assume responsibility for final appellate decisions, client-related decisions and other business decisions.
- Oversee and manage relationship and interaction with outside general counsel on all legal matters involving contracts, complaints, tax, compliance, etc.
- Manage and lead all managers and managing managers, including planning, accountability and implementation.
- Actively assist in new client development and case resolution in connection with firm’s expansion efforts to speed up learning process of lemon law business.
- Assist in the handling of the Ohio case docket (or other state where license matches) by assisting with interviewing, litigation events, motion practice and trial or arbitration, as needed.
- Function as one of the senior trial attorneys and assist junior attorneys with pending trials through counseling, preparation and/or actual trial (through pro hac vice), as needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- J.D. from an ABA accredited institution and bar passage in one or more states.
- A minimum of 5 years of legal experience including trial work.
- Prior management experience required (law firm management experience is preferred).
- Prior experience designing and implementing accountability systems, operations systems and performance tracking systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours, as needed.
- Ability to travel on a limited basis including occasional overnight stays.
This is not your typical law firm and this is not a typical attorney position. We are seeking business thinkers and experienced managers who have a passion and reputation for delighting clients, leading and growing team members, and driving firm wide excellence. Our ideal candidate is someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, high energy, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic. The successful applicant will possess a strong sense of urgency and a drive for results. This will be achieved through coaching, developing and motivating all team members to upgrade their performance.
We offer a distinctive, fast paced and dynamic business environment where you can truly make a difference. If you are looking for a growing company that values both its people and its clients, and has a winning track record, and even brighter future, your search is over - you have discovered Kahn & Associates!
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Salary, parking reimbursement, bonus plan, 401(k) and 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance benefits. Paid vacation and personal development and training as well.
Contact Information:
For consideration please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements and/or salary history to:
Sharon Cunningham
HR Manager
scunningham@kahnandassociates.com
