Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; Worcester (MA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an Attorney to handle a variety of consumer protection legal issues. This fully remote role requires admission to practice in California, offering a 40-hour work week with no billable hours. Ideal candidates will have experience in litigation and a proactive approach to client advocacy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising a diversified caseload of clients in CA.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conducting legal research on contract law and other consumer law issues.

Skills

Litigation Management

Legal Research

Negotiation

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