Associate Attorney

About the Position

The Associate Attorney will work on-site in Newport Beach, CA, handling a range of legal matters under the supervision and guidance of the principal attorney. This position requires close collaboration with colleagues and staff to ensure accurate, timely, and ethical representation.

Day-to-Day

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research and apply findings to complex fact patterns
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, and professional correspondence
• Prepare documents and materials for hearings, mediations, and negotiations
• Meet with clients, gather and analyze facts, and provide preliminary legal analysis
• Support case strategy development in partnership with the principal attorney
• Communicate with opposing counsel and third parties professionally
• Assist with negotiation and resolution of disputes
• Manage deadlines, court filings, and case calendars with precision

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

Required: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California, or eligibility and intent to gain admission promptly.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant legal experience
• Strong foundation in law, with the ability to apply legal principles to complex matters
• Knowledge of Labor & Employment Law, or willingness to develop subject‑matter expertise
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice under supervision
• Excellent legal research skills — case law, statutes, and administrative guidance
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to advocate professionally
• Strong written and verbal communication, including precise drafting
• Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize competing deadlines
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality
• Prior law firm or clerkship experience preferred, but not required
• Openness to mentorship and a genuine commitment to continuous learning

Part time may be available—subject to Carrie E. Foglesong