ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
[BUSINESS / REAL ESTATE LITIGATION]
With a commitment to delivering top-tier service to our clients, we are looking for a dedicated professional who can navigate the complexities of litigation support with precision and diligence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- CALIFORNIA BAR LICENSE
- EXPERIENCE: 3-7 years of business and/or real estate litigation experience in LA County courts in a local law firm.
- EDUCATION: JD from an accredited law school.
- LOCATION: Live and work experience in LA County.
- COMMUNICATION: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Spanish Speaking Optional.
- CHARACTER:
- Detailed oriented, diligent, and able to “hit the ground running.”
- Accept criticism and direction well.
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and work ethic.
- Professional appearance.
- TECHNOLOGY: Advanced skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Dropbox, Zoom, Slack, Asana, Lexis, Rutters Guides. Home office in a quiet professional location (no background noise).
- REFERENCES: Trustworthy, dependable, and clear background report.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Applicants must have experience and the ability to complete the following independently:
- COURT APPEARANCES (Phone, Video, and/or In-Person – only if required)
- Case Management Conferences
- Status/Trial Setting/Final Status Conferences
- Motions
- Depositions/Mediations/Trials
- RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
- Supervise Paralegals assisting with work product including Pleadings, Motions re: Service, Motions re: Default, Post Judgment, etc.
- Communicate with clients by telephone, zoom video, and/or email.
- Communicate/ meet & confer with opposing counsel.
- RESEARCH, DRAFTING, & DOCUMENTATION
- Review case files including intakes, court case summaries, court filings, evidence, etc.
- Legal Research Memos using: Rutter’s Guides, Annotated Codes, Lexis/Westlaw, Google, etc.
- Draft and respond to legal documents:
- Opposing Counsel Correspondence.
- Discovery/Responses/Motions
- Trial Documents: Briefs, Witness Lists, and Exhibit Lists
- Assign, supervise, revise, and sign all substantive documents that paralegals prepare.
- Document billable hours per client per month pursuant to approved budgets.
- BILLABLE HOURS
- Billable Hour Requirement: Minimum 6 hours per day
- Bonus: 7-8+ hours per day
- Other projects as assigned by Managing Attorney.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Submit RESUME (PDF)
- Submit COVER LETTER (PDF) including:
- Describe your prior experience and qualifications for this position.
- Provide your salary expectations.
- Provide a link to your LinkedIn and/or social media so we can learn more about you.
- Attach RECENT WRITING SAMPLE(S) of your best, most recent work (redacted as necessary). A research memo, a motion, and a brief, if applicable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- JOB TYPE: Full-Time
- SCHEDULE: 8:30AM – 5:30PM w/1 hour unpaid lunch and (2) paid 15-minute breaks
- WORK LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote (2x per month in-office)
- BENEFITS: Competitive Compensation Package; Monthly Bonus; Paid Time Off for Holidays/Sick/Vacation; Medical/Dental Insurance; Work Perks; Remote Work-Life Balance Schedule.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to developing and advancing a diverse team.