Associate Attorney

The Law Office of Hastings & Ron; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Vacation, holiday and sick pay

Job summary

A law firm in California is seeking an associate attorney specializing in civil litigation, trust litigation, and bankruptcy. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with strong client interaction. Required qualifications include a J.D. and at least three years of litigation experience. The firm offers a competitive salary starting from $80,000, medical and dental benefits, and vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• At least three (3) years of litigation experience.
• Able to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and review relevant case files.
• Conduct extensive legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery.
• Make court appearances.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trust litigation

Estate planning

Bankruptcy law

Legal research

Client interaction

Drafting pleadings

Court appearances

Education

J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Company name
The Law Office of Hastings & Ron

Location
, CA, United States

Employment Type
Full-Time

Posted on
Sep 24, 2025

Valid Through
Jan 07, 2026

Overview

Our firm is seeking to hire an associate attorney practicing in the areas of civil litigation, trust litigation and estate planning, and bankruptcy. This will be an excellent opportunity for an individual hoping to gain great hands-on experience in aggressive advocacy and litigation in a variety of legal fields.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and review relevant case files and documents
• Conduct extensive legal research
• Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery
• Make court appearances
• Work in a fast-paced environment with strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail

Qualifications

• J.D. (required)
• Licensed to practice law in California (required)
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) (required)
• At least three (3) years of litigation experience
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects efficiently
• Comfort with providing advice and counsel and interacting with clients
• Drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery
• Researching state and federal law
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Appearing for hearings and conferences

Salary and Benefits

The firm offers an experience-based starting salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000, medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, and vacation, holiday and sick pay.

Application

Please submit a Portable Document Format resume and a cover letter.