Description:

Position Summary:
Associate responsibilities include representation of clients in legal proceedings, research and preparation of legal documents and pleadings, handling discovery, and assisting partners/clients in legal transactions.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
  • Efficient management of multiple cases.
  • Timely preparation of pleadings, motions and discovery to opposing parties.
  • Participate in mediations, hearings and depositions as required.
  • Client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to cases.
  • Integration of best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases.
  • Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • On-time completion of reports/projects, in adherence to partner and client needs/guidelines.
  • Accurate and timely recording of billable hours, in adherence to client guidelines and Firm policy.

Position Skills and Qualifications:
  • Ability to comprehend complex matters, to identify and to articulate core issues, and to understand applicable legal principles.
  • Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures
  • Proven time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize issues and tasks.
  • Possess keen-eye for detail, coupled with exceptional research and proofreading abilities.
  • Thorough knowledge of legal procedures and current developments.
  • Working knowledge of computers, along with the ability to maintain, update and modify documents.
  • Possess relevant technology competencies such as LexisNexis, and time-billing software.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong research and legal writing skills.
  • Desire to work additional hours as deemed necessary based on case load.

Educational requirements:
  • J.D. from accredited ABA law school.
  • 2-5 years of experience
  • California Bar Association admission.