Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a remote legal professional based in California to manage litigation related to consumer protection. Responsibilities include overseeing caseloads, drafting legal documents, and advocating for clients in court. This role suits someone admitted to practice law in California with at least one year of law firm experience.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in CA, multi-state admission preferred.
• 1 year relevant experience at a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of consumer protection laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases and resolve disputes on behalf of clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and agreements while communicating with clients.
• Conduct legal research on contract law and other consumer law issues.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Client communication

Contract law expertise

Education

Admitted to practice law in California

Minimum of 1 year relevant experience

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