Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation and Education Law)

Associate Attorney- Civil Litigation- Education Law

Join our rapidly growing firm

Our office is located five minutes from the sparkling water of the Pacific Ocean/Manhattan Beach area. Hybrid work opportunity.

We need an Associate Attorney who is passionate about helping their clients, eager to hit the ground running, and who will serve our clients with outstanding representation. We are dedicated to achieving successful results through negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and trials in both California and Federal courts.

Are you a Litigation Associate (with one to five years of experience) looking to grow? Do you have Education Law experience, or wish to grow professionally in this expanding area of practice? If you are looking to develop and expand your skills, join us for a rewarding role focused on the practice of law. We are committed to providing excellent Mentorship within our firm.

Required Skills:

• Experienced with Legal case management software and CRM systems
• Punctual and Professional
• Highly Organized
• Independent and Productive
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook
• Stellar Communication Skills: Listening, Speaking, and Writing
• Warm, Empathetic and Caring
• Team Player, Adaptable
• Positive Attitude with high energy

Primary Responsibilities:

• Overall execution of client cases
• Draft pleadings
• Meet and correspond with client
• Meet and correspond with opposing counsel
• Maintain client files
• Advise client on legal options for litigation and/or settlement
• Prepare clients for hearings and depositions
• Draft and respond to Discovery
• Draft and oppose motions
• Represent clients in litigation hearings
• Meet statutory deadlines

Perks of the role:

• Creative problem solving
• Creative Legal Work
• Collaborative practice
• Mentorship and Development
• Great Benefits