Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Henderson Scott US; Sioux Falls (SD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks an attorney to manage litigation cases focused on consumer protection. This fully remote position requires strong negotiation skills and experience in legal research, managing a caseload while ensuring effective resolution of legal disputes. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year in law practice, with strong communication abilities for client interactions and court advocacy.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in California required.
• 1+ years of relevant law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a diversified caseload in CA.
• Draft legal documents and communicate with clients.
• Perform legal research on consumer law issues.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Litigation management

Job description

This is a fully remote role. You must live in California and MUST BE admitted to practice law in CA. Ideally, you will live near San Diego or LA for court appearances.

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

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