Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today! Responsibilities: • Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals • Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations • Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice • Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action • Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff • Ability to think creatively and strategically • Exceptional organizational skills, including time management • Stay up to date on legal authorities and case law • Speak with clients to determine case assessment Qualifications: • Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base • Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys • Candidates must have passed the bar exam • Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA) • Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school • Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude • Admission to the California Bar • Experience in Unlawful Detainers preferred Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 yearly
• Ability to think creatively and strategically • Exceptional organizational skills, including time management • Stay up to date on legal authorities and case law • Speak with clients to determine case assessment