Associate Attorney

Mill Law Center; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill Law Center in Newport Beach, CA seeks an Associate Attorney to handle a range of matters on-site, under supervision of the principal attorney. You will collaborate with colleagues and staff to ensure accurate, timely, and ethical representation.

The role emphasizes in-depth legal research, drafting pleadings, preparing materials for hearings, and client meetings, with a focus on labor and employment law and strong advocacy.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and CA bar active or eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of relevant legal experience
• Knowledge of Labor & Employment Law or willingness to learn
• Ability to provide practical legal advice under supervision
• Strong research, writing, and drafting skills
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Negotiation

Legal writing

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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