Associate Attorney

Baker Manock & Jensen PC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Manock & Jensen PC in Fresno, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle litigation, employment, or transactional matters aligned with experience. The role is full-time and on-site in Fresno, focusing on client service, research, contract review, and court filings.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited school, active California Bar membership or eligibility, and strong communication and advocacy skills for diverse clients in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Effective advocacy skills, including courtroom or administrative hearing experience, and confident oral argument abilities.
• Client relationship management skills, including clear communication, active listening, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional legal teams and work independently while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar (or eligibility and intent to obtain admission).
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and commitment to providing quality service to diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to assess matters and provide strategic guidance.
• Analyze legal issues and conduct thorough legal research.
• Draft and review contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents; prepare court filings.
• Work on multiple matters with deadlines; coordinate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical reasoning

Drafting & contracts

Advocacy & litigation

Client relationship mgmt

Team collaboration

On-site readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Company Description

Baker Manock & Jensen PC is one of Central California’s largest law firms, with a history dating back to 1903. Based in Fresno, the firm serves clients locally and across the state through several statewide specialty practices. The firm focuses on private businesses, their owners, and executives, with particular strength in agriculture, water, transactions, litigation, and trusts and estates. Baker Manock & Jensen PC is recognized for high-quality legal services, integrity, and a balanced mix of experienced litigators and transactional attorneys. Team members work in a collegial environment with opportunities to handle complex, industry-focused matters.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney role is a full-time, on-site position located in Fresno, CA. The Attorney will manage a caseload that may include litigation, employment, and/or transactional matters, depending on experience and practice area alignment. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, analyzing legal issues, conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents, and preparing pleadings, motions, and other court filings.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Effective advocacy skills, including courtroom or administrative hearing experience, and confident oral argument abilities.
• Client relationship management skills, including clear communication, active listening, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional legal teams and work independently while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar (or eligibility and intent to obtain admission).
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and commitment to providing quality service to diverse clients.
• Willingness to work on-site in Fresno, CA and engage in local community and professional activities.