Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; Irving (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a fully remote attorney admitted to practice law in California. The role involves managing litigation cases related to consumer protection and includes responsibilities such as drafting legal documents and negotiating agreements. Candidates should have at least one year of experience at a law firm and be adept in legal research. This position offers a well-defined work schedule with no billable hours.

Qualifications

• Currently admitted to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Communicate with clients and opposing parties regarding claims.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

This is a fully remote role. You must live anywhere in California for court appearances near you and MUST BE admitted to practice law in the California

there are no billable hours and this is a strictly 40 hour per week role

This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters.

You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contacts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court.

Responsibilities :

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in CA
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve / settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications :

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in CA (multi-state admission would be amazing)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm