Junior Family Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Murrieta office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks junior associate attorney with 1-3 years of family law or civil litigation experience. The candidate will handle working with several different databases of information. Will serve in overall execution of client cases, draft pleadings. Meet statutory deadlines. Correspond with client, correspond with opposing counsel. Maintain client files, both electronic and hardy copy. Advise client on legal options for litigation and/or settlement. Meet with client as needed. Prepare clients for hearings and depositions. Represent clients in litigation hearings, including: Short Cause, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Mandatory Settlement Conference, Sit second chair in Trials as needed, Trials as needed. Assist other staff and perform general administrative office tasks as requested. Must preferably be familiar with legal case management software and CRM programs. Should be admitted to the State Bar of California. Should have experience of litigation in the courtroom; experience with drafting and responding to discovery, experience with case management software, legal pleading preparation software, and general office computer systems and software.

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