Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking a Legal Counsel in California. This fully remote role requires admission to practice law in California and involves managing a diverse caseload, negotiating contracts, and advocating for clients. Ideal for entry-level attorneys, this position offers a supportive environment for professional growth without billable hours.

Qualifications

• Must be 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.
• Maintain and supervise a diversified caseload.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Research

Client Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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Director, Recruitment at Henderson Scott

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 contracts, 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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