Associate Attorney

Bochnewich Law Offices, APC; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bochnewich Law Offices, APC, a boutique law firm in Palm Desert, CA, seeks a skilled litigation associate with at least 4 years of experience in trust, estate, and probate litigation. The ideal candidate will handle cases from start to finish, demonstrating strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

This position offers a collaborative environment, where team members manage cases efficiently and support each other's growth. Applicants must possess a California State Bar license and deliver detailed ready-to-file work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of litigation experience is required.
• Candidates must have a California State Bar License.
• Experience in case management from inception to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases including preparation of pleadings and conduct of discovery.
• Attend court hearings and conduct trials.
• Collaborate with legal support staff to manage cases efficiently.

Skills

Research and writing skills

Analytical abilities

Case management

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

California State Bar License

Job description

Job Description

Established Palm Desert, CA based boutique style law firm and Southern California-wide presence in trust, estate, and probate litigation, with civil litigation opportunity, seeks career-oriented litigation associate, minimum 4 years or more experience. The candidate must be willing to handle cases in a collaborative, friendly, team environment, from inception to finish inclusive of the preparation of initial pleadings and conduct of subsequent discovery and law and motion; court appearances; and, preparation for, and conduct of, trials. The new team member must be able to deliver complete ready-to-file and serve work product, on briefs, motions, discovery, and court filings of every description. Candidates must be a collegial self-starter, detail oriented, computer literate and willing to embrace technology and properly use it, with strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.

This is a solid opportunity to grow into a practice area in a balanced work environment and build a future with a solid team.

Responsibilities

• Case management and planning abilities, from start to finish, propound, and respond to written discovery, attend Court hearings, and orally argue in Court.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and patiently assist and supervise less experienced colleagues, when necessary. Collaborate with our solid legal support staff to efficiently manage cases.

Qualifications

• California State Bar License (Required)
• Litigation experience minimum 4 years (Required)
• To apply: Cover Letter, Resume and at least two original writing samples (Required

Company Description

Experience. Integrity. Knowledge. Dedication. A client in need of representation may undoubtedly face complex legal issues, and oftentimes, some very tough choices. It is up to the law firm they retain to help them through such challenging times. Bochnewich Law Offices, APC is therefore dedicated to providing each client with the most knowledgeable legal representation, delivered with the highest level of integrity, at every level. As a team member of the firm, you will deepen your experience and command of the subjects you are handling, all in a supportive setting, to provide the best and most achievable results to the client. You will be rewarded for your good work in many ways.