Associate Attorney

Full-time

No

Job Description

Overview:

The mission of the firm is to ensure our clients leave us in a better position than they were when they arrived. The primary responsibility of an Associate in our Firm is to oversee case assessments for new cases under the owner’s direction and help move cases along to ensure our client’s goals are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.

To achieve those goals, the associate will work under the supervision of the Senior Associate (if applicable) or firm owner.

Reporting Relationship:

The Associate reports to the Owner of the Firm until such time there is a Senior Associate onboard.

Authority:

The Associate works under the general direction of the Owner and once proven will have increased discretion concerning control of cases assigned to him. As it relates to contract attorneys, paralegals, and the Legal Secretary, the Associate will work in collaboration to help achieve our client’s goals. The associate’s role is to work with the legal team on a day-to-day basis to help achieve our clients’ goals.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for legal services including legal research; drafting motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updates; and overseeing and analyzing discovery. The Associate may delegate to contract attorneys and Paralegals to accomplish these tasks but remains responsible for ensuring the timely and professional completion of the work.
Work with Owner (and/or Sr. Associate) to develop legal strategies and advise clients regarding what is in their best legal interests, serving as direct contact between the Firm and the client.
Represent clients at mediation, in deposition, and court for motions, trials, and other types of hearings throughout California.
Assist with marketing (., alerting management when an opportunity exists to capture feedback (Positive and negative), testimonials, and reviews). Networking by attending functions, writing articles, supporting the firm’s social media strategy and online presence including Avvo, LinkedIn, etc.… and speaking engagements.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $120k-$135k per year

Matrix of Tasks

Daily:

Coordinate with legal team to identify tasks that need to be accomplished
Review daily reminders and deadlines
Attend daily legal team meetings
Triage and prioritize responses to emails
Enter billable time
Ensure daily billables are met

Weekly:

Check in with the billing manager to ensure billables are being met
Check in with the owner to discuss/review KPIs
Meet with the legal team to go over the six-week calendar for tasks and deadlines

Monthly:

Conduct case review meetings
Identify five clients that the firm should reach out to get and give feedback

Ready to Apply? If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email with your current resume and a cover letter.

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