Associate Attorney

The Potier Law Group; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Potier Law Group, a boutique law firm in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of litigation experience in real property, probate, wills and trusts, and landlord-tenant law. The role is full-time with a hybrid arrangement and some flexibility to work from home in Southern California.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, advising clients, and assisting with case strategy, negotiations, and dispute

Qualifications

• Three years of litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of real estate and landlord-tenant law.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to clients.
• Proficient in legal research, including case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and client correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents and pleadings.
• Conduct legal research to support client matters.
• Advise clients on real estate, probate, and landlord-tenant issues.
• Assist with case strategy, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and attend client meetings.
• May participate in administrative proceedings or court appearances as needed.

Skills

Litigation

Real estate law

Negotiation

Legal research

Client counseling

Job description

Company Description

The Potier Law Group is a Boutique law firm located in Long Beach California that specializes in Real Property law, probate, wills and trust, and landlord tenant law. we are looking for an associate attorney that has at least 3 years experience in these areas and has litigation experience. the position is partly remote. Salary commensurate with experience. $150,000 to $250,00 per year.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will work full time in a hybrid arrangement based in Long Beach, CA, with some flexibility to work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing analysis to support client matters. The role involves advising clients on legal issues, particularly in real estate, probate, and landlord tenant law, and assisting with case strategy, negotiations, and dispute resolution. The Associate Attorney will collaborate with senior attorneys, attend client meetings, and may participate in administrative proceedings or court appearances as needed. The position requires litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge of real estate, landlord tenant Law, with the ability to apply statutes and case law to practical client situations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Proficient in legal Research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources, and in preparing well-supported memoranda. Must also have trial experience.
• Effective Negotiation skills for resolving disputes, handling settlements, and advocating for clients in discussions with opposing parties.
• Three years litigation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting pleadings, motions, and client correspondence.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Commitment to ethical practice, client service, and collaborative work within a small firm environment.