Description:
Who we are:Odom Law Group is a growing, fast-paced law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services across a diverse range of practice areas. We are committed to delivering outstanding results while building lasting relationships with our clients and our team.
We believe great firms are built by great people. We foster a collaborative, respectful, and supportive workplace where attorneys and staff are encouraged to grow professionally, contribute new ideas, and take pride in the work they do every day.
As our firm continues to grow, we are looking for individuals who demonstrate integrity, accountability, professionalism, and a growth mindset. We value team members who take initiative, communicate effectively, and are committed to continuous improvement.
Our practice includes business law, litigation, estate planning, probate, real estate and trademarks, and other transactional matters, providing attorneys with the opportunity to develop a broad and well-rounded practice.
About the Position:
- We are currently seeking a highly motivated, self-sufficient, highly organized and goal-oriented Litigation Associate Attorney to join our close-knit, fast-growing team.
- The ideal candidate will have up to three years of civil litigation experience or be a recent law school graduate with strong interest in developing a career in civil litigation.
- Personality, leadership, character, intelligence, integrity, and a willingness to learn will be paramount considerations.
- This position requires, at a minimum, a procedural understanding of civil litigation, including but not limited to trial preparation, writing pleadings, preparing mediation briefs, drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, propounding and responding to discovery, and appearing at court hearings under attorney supervision when appropriate.
- Must be familiar with utilizing various California Superior Court websites, and other government related entities.
Qualifications:
- Licensed JD from an ABA-approved law school in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Up to three years of civil litigation experience preferred. Exceptional newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals and support staff.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with California Superior Court websites
- Experience with Clio, and similar legal software and technology is a plus
Located in the beautiful Stevenson Ranch community of Santa Clarita, Odom Law Group offers a professional office environment with free on-site parking, convenient access to interstate 5, and is within commuting distance of many communities throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
We are seeking candidates who have reliable transportation and can consistently commute to our office to support our collaborative, in-person work environment.
Professional Expectations
- Full-time, in office position.
- Core office hours are Monday through Friday, with flexibility as required to meet client needs and court deadlines.
- Attorneys are expected to develop their litigation skills, effectively manage their assigned caseload, communicate proactively, and meet client needs, court deadlines, and firm objective under the guidance of senior attorneys.
