Associate Attorney

PATENAUDE & FELIX, APC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Work-from-home flexibility

Mentorship

Career growth

No billable hour requirement

Job summary

Patenaude & Felix, APC in California is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our civil litigation team full-time. You will support senior attorneys, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and appear in court on routine matters.

The firm offers mentorship, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for hands-on trial experience early in your career. Onsite schedule Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active California Bar license.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and work collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; comfort with legal tech systems.
• Occasional travel for court appearances as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support senior attorneys in handling civil litigation and related matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, and discovery documents.
• Appear in court on routine matters and assist with trial preparation and trials.
• Conduct legal research and stay current with applicable statutes and case law.
• Review case files and assist in developing case strategy.
• Maintain case management systems and ensure accuracy of legal documentation.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under supervision.
• Collaborate with legal staff to meet deadlines and court requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal tech systems

Job description

Are you a new or early-career attorney looking to launch your career in civil litigation? Patenaude & Felix, APC, is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our growing litigation team. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, mentorship, and opportunities to gain hands-on litigation experience early in your career.

Who We Are

At Patenaude & Felix, APC, we've built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and results in creditors' rights and banking litigation. Since 1991, we have grown into a multi-state firm representing Fortune 500 companies across California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Colorado. Recognized by major financial institutions for our ethical standards and performance, we are a team where new attorneys are mentored, challenged, and supported from day one.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Mentorship and on-the-job training from experienced litigation attorneys
• Real opportunity for career growth within a well-established multi-state firm
• No billable hour requirement

Your Role: Key Responsibilities

• Support senior attorneys in handling civil litigation and related matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, and discovery documents
• Appear in court on routine matters and assist with trial preparation and trials
• Conduct legal research and stay current with applicable statutes and case law
• Review case files and assist in developing case strategy
• Maintain case management systems and ensure accuracy of legal documentation
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under supervision
• Collaborate with legal staff to meet deadlines and court requirements

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• 0 to 2 years of civil litigation experience
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and work collaboratively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; comfort with legal tech systems
• Occasional travel for court appearances as needed

Requirement

• Ability to pass a background and drug test

Schedule

Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 - 5:00 pm | Onsite

Pre-Screening Disclaimer

All candidates may be required to complete a pre-screening tests as part of the hiring process.

Salary: $100000 - $125000 per year