Legal Associate Jobs Recent law college students or law graduates with some internship or clerkship experiences usually start in salaried positions. They start as associates and work with more experienced lawyers or judges. A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a certificate of admission to the Bar as well as eligibility to practice law before the courts are required. In some cases, experience is also asked for. Qualifying education and experience for associates depend on the company or organization, the candidate has applied with and the duties, applicant will be undertaking. Their academic achievements including, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, and summer or part-time legal employment, are always given a serious consideration by the people hiring them. Any kind of extra curricular activities undertaken by them is also considered to be an asset. Awareness about standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field is a must. Communication and organization skills are of paramount importance. The duties of an associate attorney include assisting the attorneys with their work and using expertise in database coverage and Westlaw search techniques.
Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, CA
Law Firm, Min 3 yrs required
Workers' Compensation Associate
The candidate should have 3+ years of workers' compe...
Feb 09, 12
US-CA-Pleasanton
Education Attorney in Pleasanton, CA
Law Firm, Min 2 yrs required
Education Law Associate
The candidate should have 3+ years of experience. Must have ...
Feb 09, 12
US-CA- San Francisco
Attorney in San Francisco, CA
Government,
Management Analyst, GS-0343-09
Duties: Perform a variety of ongoing and special assi...
Employment Attorney in San Mateo, CA
Law Firm, Min 2 yrs required
Employment Law Associate
The candidate should have 2+ years of active employment law...
Litigation Attorney in Santa Ana, CA
Law Firm, 4-6 yrs required
Seeking an Associate to handle complex civil litigation cases. 4-6 years of litigatio...