Employment Attorney - Fishman, Larsen & Callister (Fresno)

Fishman, Larsen & Callister is a firm dedicated to providing legal services to small businesses primarily in California’s Central Valley. We are currently searching for a bright, motivated associate attorney with 0-3 years of experience who wants to work on cutting-edge legal issues and challenging cases with sophisticated clients.

You will be expected to draft, develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to help clients avoid lawsuits. You will also be expected to draft pleadings, discovery documents, represent clients in court, administrative hearings and in arbitrations. You will help create and implement the strategy to marshal the evidence, defend our clients and prevail in litigation while working very closely with more senior attorneys.

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate good communication skills, understand our clients’ businesses and strategies, and create solutions to their problems. You must deliver quality work, prioritize tasks, work well under pressure, and remain professional under all circumstances.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analyze case law, statutes and administrative regulations and other materials to provide accurate and effective legal advice.
• Draft concise and persuasive documents, including memoranda, workplace policies, contracts, pleadings and briefs.
• Ability to create viable and cost-effective solutions for our clients.
• Represent clients in court and administrative proceedings, hearings, depositions, mediation and arbitration.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy, evidence gathering, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates, gather information, prepare them for depositions and other legal proceedings and address legal concerns.
• Develop strategies for and participate in settlement negotiations.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines, working collegially with staff and other attorneys.
• Stay updated on changes in laws, regulations, and legal precedents relevant to practice areas.
• Develop and participate in training activities for clients.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Support the firm’s business development efforts by performing quality work, writing posts and blogs, building professional relationships with other members of the bar and participating in industry, professional and community groups.

Requirements

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal software and research tools, such as LexisNexis or Westlaw, Trellis and other legal services.
• Commitment to client confidentiality and professional ethics.

The Firm

We started the firm in 2000 after breaking off from one of the larger law firms in Fresno. Our focus is on representing smaller businesses and their owners in the Central Valley of California. The work we do is professionally challenging and rewarding.

We are located in the heart of California, close two the Sierra Nevada and three national parks. Fresno offers good schools, safe communities and less expensive housing than most of California. The commute is short, allowing for more time to spend at home and in other activities.

Compensation is competitive. Bonuses are available. The firm also provides group healthcare coverage and a 401k retirement plan.