Fresno Associate Attorney: Litigation & Transactions

Baker Manock & Jensen PC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Manock & Jensen PC in Fresno, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle litigation, employment, or transactional matters aligned with experience. The role is full-time and on-site in Fresno, focusing on client service, research, contract review, and court filings.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited school, active California Bar membership or eligibility, and strong communication and advocacy skills for diverse clients in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Effective advocacy skills, including courtroom or administrative hearing experience, and confident oral argument abilities.
• Client relationship management skills, including clear communication, active listening, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional legal teams and work independently while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar (or eligibility and intent to obtain admission).
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and commitment to providing quality service to diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to assess matters and provide strategic guidance.
• Analyze legal issues and conduct thorough legal research.
• Draft and review contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents; prepare court filings.
• Work on multiple matters with deadlines; coordinate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical reasoning

Drafting & contracts

Advocacy & litigation

Client relationship mgmt

Team collaboration

On-site readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Baker Manock & Jensen PC in Fresno, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle litigation, employment, or transactional matters aligned with experience. The role is full-time and on-site in Fresno, focusing on client service, research, contract review, and court filings.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited school, active California Bar membership or eligibility, and strong communication and advocacy skills for diverse clients in a collaborative team.