Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for a fully remote position based in California. The role involves managing litigation cases, drafting legal documents, and communicating with clients. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in California and have at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in CA.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Communicating with clients and opposing parties.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation

Client Communication

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/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 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

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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