Associate Attorney at Nelson Connects
San Ramon, CA
About the Job
Associate Attorney
Summary:
A boutique employment and litigation firm in Calabasas is seeking a motivated and capable Associate Attorney with litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient, possess strong client relationship skills, and have a desire to grow with the firm. Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are essential.
Location: Calabasas, CA (with a sister office in the Bay Area)
Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000 DOE, with potential for higher compensation for more extensive experience.
What You Will Be Doing
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear and effective communication throughout the legal process.
- Case Management: Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances.
- Legal Research and Writing: Conduct thorough legal research using Westlaw and other resources, and draft high-quality legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Trial Preparation: Assist with all stages of trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and trial strategy development.
- Court Appearances: Represent clients in court hearings, conferences, and trials.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff within the firm.
- Candidate will bill 1,800 hours/year (150/month). At most larger firms, 2000 hours is expected.
What You Bring
- Legal Experience: 1-3 years of civil litigation/trial preparation experience; employment law experience is preferred. General civil work experience (discovery, motion writing) is acceptable.
- Bar Membership: Active membership in the California State Bar.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Westlaw, and Outlook.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate withclients, colleagues, and the court.
- Work Ethic: Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
Benefits: PPO Health/Dental insurance and 401k match at 4%.
About Nelson Connects:
If you're looking for a new opportunity, the recruiting and staffing experts at Nelson Connects can help. We work with companies of all types and sizes across all industries. We help people like you find exciting roles with employers ranging from Fortune 100, government, and nonprofit organizations to local businesses, industry leaders, and the most agile start-ups. The candidates we work with appreciate our responsive approach, genuine relationships, and exceptional service. With a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and credibility, we look forward to our jobs every day, and we're excited to help you find the job you've been looking for.
Pay Transparency: Nelson Connects provides pay transparency by placing salary ranges in all job postings in accordance with state and local regulations. We are committed to communicating pay clearly throughout the employment process.
California Fair Chance Act and Beyond: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable regulations. We will consider qualified Applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and CA Fair Chance Act.
Temporary Associate Benefits Offered: Weekly benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, Life/AD&D, STD, Commuter FSA, + state mandated benefits.
EEO Statement: Nelson Connects is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other classification protected by law.
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