Junior Associate

Job Description

Company Description Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C. is a California-based law firm providing strategic counsel to individuals, families, and businesses across a range of practice areas. Founded in 2023, the firm focuses on civil litigation, products liability, immigration law, estate planning, and business law. The team represents clients in complex matters involving personal injury, toxic exposure, and high-stakes disputes, with particular experience in silicosis and occupational exposure cases. Its immigration practice covers family-based petitions, waivers of inadmissibility, and adjustment of status, while also supporting clients with trusts, estate planning, and business transactions. The firm is guided by values of integrity, advocacy, and personalized representation, aiming to offer practical, results-driven legal solutions and serve as trusted advocates for clients.\n
Role Description The Junior Associate will provide support on a variety of civil litigation, products liability, immigration, estate planning, and business law matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence under supervision, and assisting with case strategy and preparation. The Junior Associate will interact with clients, help gather and organize case-related information, review and summarize documents and medical records, and support attorneys with court filings and hearing preparation. This is a full-time, on-site role located in the San Diego Metropolitan Area, requiring collaboration with attorneys and staff in a fast-paced environment.\n
Qualifications
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• Candidates should possess strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to analyze statutes, case law, and regulations and prepare clear, well-structured memoranda.
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• Candidates should possess drafting and document preparation skills, including experience with pleadings, motions, discovery responses, contracts, and client correspondence.
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• Candidates should possess case management and organizational skills, including maintaining files, tracking deadlines, managing calendars, and coordinating court filings.
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• Candidates should possess interpersonal and communication skills, including professional client interaction, clear verbal communication, and effective collaboration with attorneys and staff.
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• Candidates should possess attention to detail and analytical skills, including careful review of records, evidence, and transactional documents, and the ability to identify key issues and risks.
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• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; California Bar admission (or pending results) strongly preferred.
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• Interest or experience in civil litigation, personal injury, toxic exposure, immigration, estate planning, or business law is beneficial.
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• Ability to work on-site in the San Diego Metropolitan Area, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to client advocacy.
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