Associate Attorney

Job Summary: The Associate Attorney role is responsible for the full oversight of all assigned client case matters, including case research, client relationship management, diligent counsel, court-related compliance, and commitment to an ethical standard of legal service. Reporting to the Supervising Attorney, the Associate Attorney will take a focused approach to delivering a high-quality, and branded, client experience via effective case management and high-value legal counsel within their area of specialty and legal practice. While acting in accordance with the Firm’s core values, the Associate Attorney will act as a key contributor to the Firm’s core values and client service promise: …we are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services with a focus on civil litigation, contract law, real estate, construction disputes, and landlord-tenant matters. We believe that every client deserves personalized attention, strategic counsel, and tireless advocacy. Our mission is to protect your rights, resolve your legal challenges, and achieve outcomes that serve your best interests. 

Essential Functions: See essential job functions listed below.

• Ensure high-quality legal counsel to all assigned clients and client prospects.
• Maintain updated knowledge, and continued education, within the the Firm’s areas of practice and specialty.
• Ensure a diligent client experience with active communication and a thorough understanding of each client’s interests.
• Ensure the development of effective legal strategies and argumentation designed to resolve matters in each client’s best interests; Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda in order to effectively advise clients on a range of options.
• Maintain effective coordination with opposing counsel and other involved parties as needed, while overseeing legal support teams (e.g., Paralegals, Legal Assistants, etc.), and their work product, for all respective client case matters.
• Generate business (new clients) by fostering promising prospect relationships via consistent networking; Contribute to business development by leveraging firm resources in order to promote and market the firm’s attorneys, legal resources, and overall brand via multiple channels (e.g., social media, local associations, etc.).
• Record all time worked (billable and non-billable), file and organize records (physical and digital) and case materials in accordance with Firm policy and standard operating procedures (SOPs); Collaborate with other firm professionals (e.g., administrative personnel) in support of Firm projects and growth.
• Ensure thorough execution of drafting and reviewing documents as it pertains to assigned cases, and diligent preparation of legal documents, such as motions, depositions, pleadings, discovery, etc. in a timely manner.
• Ensure all case related materials (records, letters, legal documents, case files, correspondence, financial reports, invoices, etc.) are organized and filed according to firm policies and standards.
• Conduct all matters in an ethical fashion in accordance with the law and in the interest and wellbeing of the client.
• Demonstrate Firm’s core values and participate in Firm events, networking engagements, and the Firm’s community involvement.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: See job qualifications listed below.

• Minimum of 1 year of licensed law practice experience in the Firm’s practice area(s).
• Juris Doctorate and California Bar Accreditation required. Bachelor’s Degree required, related to law, business administration, or relevant field(s).
• Experience in, and knowledge of, the practice areas of the Firm, and other related areas of practice.
• Proficient communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to effectively research, read, interpret, organize, and relay information with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to maintain remain focused and professional tense situations (e.g., communicating with highly stressed clients throughout difficult cases and sensitive issues) while remaining committed to quality worth and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other attorneys, professionals, and clients in fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, prioritize, organize tasks, supervise, and delegate work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams), Adobe Acrobat, and other standard common-use tools.

Additional Details: This role operates in a professional office environment with use of standard office equipment (e.g., computers, internet, phones, filing cabinets). All employees are expected to perform duties that regularly require them to speak, hear, stand, walk, use hands, sit for long periods of time, focus on a computer screen for multiple hours at a time, carry up to 30 pounds, and other reasonable functions. This is a full-time position with standard hours of work being Monday through Friday, 8:00AM PST to 5:00PM PST with occasional evening and weekend work required as business needs and job duties demand. A reliable means of travel/transportation to and from the office is expected. Occasionally, out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Equal Opportunity: The Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Compensation and Benefits

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay is dependent on experience, Range $110,000 to $150,000, plus annual performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits available upon completion of the probationary period.