Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Formulate persuasive case strategies that effectively address emotional arguments and achieve favorable outcomes.

• Take charge of court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trial proceedings independently.

• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff across various experience levels.

• Ensure consistent and professional communication with clients.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys.

• Manage disputes related to agriculture and agribusiness.

• Defend against issues of premises liability, personal injury, products liability, and automobile liability.

• Address cases involving landlord-tenant disputes, habitability issues, and complex civil litigation.

• Perform discovery, legal research and writing, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, expert investigations, and case management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active California bar license is mandatory.

• 1–8 years of substantial litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Capability to independently oversee a full caseload from discovery to trial.

• Knowledge of litigation timekeeping and billing systems is essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Self-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Professional appearance and demeanor are required.

• Prior experience in insurance defense is preferred.

• Proficiency in Spanish is an added advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each extra tier achieved.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, with options available at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) plan offering a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the subsequent 4-5%.

• Assistance with student loan repayment or a 529 college savings plan ($100-$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year of service).

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• In-depth in-house training and leadership development programs.

• Provision of CLE programs and coverage for bar license renewal fees by the firm.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clear pathway to partnership within the firm.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• A variety of social and off-site events held throughout the year.

• Options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements are available.