Litigation Associate (Contract)

Kentucky Bar Association; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

An A-V rated law firm is seeking a civil litigation associate attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience, particularly in public entity and affordable housing law. This contract position offers competitive compensation based on experience, and candidates who qualify under federal housing programs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in California.
• 2-5 years of experience in civil litigation required.
• Experience drafting pleadings and discovery motions.

Responsibilities

• Handle court proceedings including law and motion and trial work.
• Draft pleadings and other civil litigation documents.
• Supervise civil litigation tasks with minimal oversight.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Court experience

Job description

Downtown A-V rated law firm immediately seeks civil litigation associate attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience on a contract basis. Candidates with public entity and affordable housing law a plus.

Individuals that qualify as federal Section 3 individual occupants of Public Housing or recipients of Housing Choice Vouchers or earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income are encouraged to apply (but not required).

Requirements:

• Must be admitted to practice law in California.
• Must have at least 2 -5 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Court experience including law and motion, discovery motions, deposition experience, trial work, including both bench trials and jury trials desired.
• Experience drafting pleadings, and other work associated with the practice of civil litigation under very minimal supervision.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Real Estate transaction experience desired.
• Affordable Housing and public entity law desired.

Compensation:

Contract compensation based on experience with an estimated hourly rate of $90 - $125/per hour.

Job Type: Contract

Please send resume, with writing samples to [e-mail].

Christensen & Spath, LLP is an equal opportunity employer