Associate Attorney

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth and advancement opportunities

Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives

Job summary

A national litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 3+ years of experience in handling Labor & Employment matters for their office in San Rafael, California. The role emphasizes maintaining client relationships, delivering legal support and strategy, and requires a Juris Doctor degree with good standing to practice in California. Candidates should be skilled communicators and negotiators, organized, and able to work towards meeting billing goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Labor & Employment matters.
• In good standing and able to practice law in California.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy.
• Prepare and respond to discovery.
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions, and attend hearings.
• Explain legal options to clients.
• Negotiate, research and communicate effectively.

Skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Labor & Employment matters to join our growing San Rafael, California office. The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years’ experience. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

FMG’s Labor and Employment Law Section attorneys are nationally recognized and have defended employment claims in more than 45 states for all types of public and private employers. We provide employers with practical and sound preventative advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
• Prepare and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
• Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention
• Build relationships with clients
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• In good standing and able to practice law in the state of California
• Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background
• Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
• Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver
• Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals
• Detail oriented, organized and effective
• Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus

What we offer

• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm
• Speaking and writing opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Bar expenses paid by Firm
• HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k
• Company paid long-term disability coverage
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives
• Regular, firmwide socials and events
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug-free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.