Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various areas of law and possess excellent legal skills.
Responsibilities
- Handle a diverse caseload involving family law, civil ligation, business law personal injury, and criminal law
- Develops case strategy by predicting how law applies to client's situation; identifying and evaluating legal options; preparing briefs and memorandum, including legal issues raised by the client's situation, legal rules governing the situation, and how the rules apply to the situation; providing explanations of legal strategies and potential actions; obtaining approval for a course of action
-Prepares cases by gathering evidence; attending depositions, court hearing, conference calls, and client meetings; reviewing investigative findings; consulting with experts; engaging expert witnesses; preparing and interviewing witnesses; completing discovery process; developing arguments and testimony; completing filings. motions, and submissions; supervising paralegals.
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements
- Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases
- Stay updated on changes in the legal field and relevant case law
Skills
- Proficiency in litigating and negotiating legal matters
- Strong knowledge of various areas of law including environmental law, securities law, family law, and workers compensation law
- Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw
- Ability to draft legal documents accurately and efficiently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
If you are a motivated attorney looking to grow your career in a dynamic legal environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $103,827.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Personal injury law: 1 year (Required)
- Civil Litigation: 1 year (Required)
- Family law: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Jose, CA 95113 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Jose, CA 95113: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
