Description
The Wooster office of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd. (“Critchfield”) seeks a full-time corporate attorney to negotiate and draft all types of agreements and advise clients on basic business matters. Well-qualified candidates will have experience as first or second chair on mergers and acquisitions transactions, real estate purchase transactions and/or commercial leases, and compliance. Experience with ERISA, employee benefits, or tax planning matters is a plus.
About the Position
The position will rely on your experience negotiating and drafting all types of agreements, advising clients on basic business matters, and working independently to solve client problems. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious with highly developed organizational, communication, and time-management skills and the ability to react quickly to changes as priorities are revised or reshaped in a fast-moving environment.
Perks and Benefits
Critchfield offers the following benefits for our attorneys: a mentoring program with training and development opportunities, an annual bonus program, a 401(k) retirement plan, access to health, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, and firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Critchfield is an equal-opportunity employer.
Requirements
- J.D. degree
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio
- A minimum of 2 years experience as a corporate attorney.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others on complex matters.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and judgment are essential.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding managerial and negotiation skills.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, law school transcripts, resume, and writing sample to hr@ccj.com.