Associate Attorney

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Irvine, CA seeks a licensed attorney to join our litigation team. You will research and analyze law on complex issues and write briefs for supervising attorneys, while supporting discovery and contract review.

Candidates should be admitted to the California Bar, able to manage heavy caseloads, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues. This full-time position offers growth within a busy municipal and public-interest focused practice.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the California State Bar.
• 1–3+ years' experience as a practicing attorney preferred.
• Ability to handle a high case load and meet personally with clients.

Responsibilities

• Researching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing briefs for submission to a Supervising Attorney(s)
• Analyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggesting alterations to those documents
• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
• Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts and agreements
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents to reveal potential legal liabilities for our clients
• Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case
• Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or identify complexities
• Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings
• Should maintain communication with a client concerning representation as needed under the discretion of the Supervising Attorney(s)
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Supervise Legal Secretaries and Paralegals as needed
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation support

Client communication

Contract review

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 1000 - IRVINE, CA 92614
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00
SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Legal· Covering a wide array of practice areas including, but not limited to, Cannabis, Code Enforcement, Contracts & Public Works, Economic Development, Education, Elections, Energy & Utilities, Environment & Natural Resources, Ethics & Open Government, Franchises, Housing, Labor & Employment, Land Use & Zoning, Litigation, Mining, Mobile home Parks & Rent Control, Property Acquisition & Takings, Public Agency Organization, Public Finance, Public Safety, Real Estate, Risk Management & Torts, Telecommunications, Toxics & Hazardous Waste and Water

Responsibilities

• Researching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing briefs for submission to a Supervising Attorney(s)
• Analyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggesting alterations to those documents
• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
• Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts and agreements
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents to reveal potential legal liabilities for our clients
• Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case
• Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or identify complexities
• Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings
• Should maintain communication with a client concerning representation as needed under the discretion of the Supervising Attorney(s)
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Supervise Legal Secretaries and Paralegals as needed
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the California State Bar
• 1-3+ years' experience as a practicing attorney preferred
• Ability to handle a high case load and willingness to meet personally with clients
• Municipal Law experience a plus
• Prior court appearance, written discovery and deposition experience a plus
• Experience in all phases of litigation process
• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects under Supervising Attorney(s)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong propensity for people and detail
• Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel and vendors
• Complete knowledge of local and Federal Rules of Court
• Trial support and presentation experience a plus
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given