Associate Attorney - Burrows + Stutsman LLP (Fresno)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Unlimited vacation policy

Job summary

A law firm in Fresno is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to provide legal advice, conduct research, and represent clients in litigation. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, bar admission in California, and at least 2 years of civil litigation experience. You will work closely with senior attorneys while receiving mentorship to develop your skills as a litigator. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years civil litigation experience, preferably personal injury.
• Strong research and negotiation skills are required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and conduct research.
• Negotiate on behalf of clients and draft legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, and trials.

Skills

Research skills

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in California

Job description

Associate Attorney - Burrows + Stutsman LLP (Fresno)

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Associate Attorney at Burrows + Stutsman LLP in Fresno, CA, with flexibility for remote work. We are currently growing to meet our client's demand for our services. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice, conducting research, negotiating on behalf of clients, drafting legal documents, taking and defending depositions, and attending hearings, mediations, and trials. Associates work hand in hand with senior attorneys and are given appropriate autonomy in their case handling while still receiving the mentorship they need to grow in their capabilities as litigators.

Burrows & Stutsman is a team of experienced civil litigators with over 50 years of combined expertise in defending clients through all stages of the litigation process. We are dedicated to providing aggressive, dynamic, and targeted defense strategies to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients in California state and Federal courts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years civil litigation experience (personal injury a plus)
• Strong research skills and proficiency in negotiation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Bar admission in California

Base salary ranges from $125,000 to $150,000+, commensurate with experience. Quarterly bonus program based on total hours billed. Health/Vision/Dental, 401(k), unlimited vacation policy.