Entry Level Associate Attorney

Company: The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Entry Level Associate Attorney$70,000 to $85,000/annualSummaryReese Law Group is a Plaintiff's law firm located in Carlsbad, CA (San Diego County). We have 30 years of experience representing Fortune 500 companies, working to maximize their recovery and minimize their exposure.Reese Law Group is seeking an Entry Level Associate Attorney. Experience is not necessary, and newly admitted attorneys are welcome, but we are looking for an attorney that wishes to seek a career in civil litigation. As the firm continues to expand, this ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.Reese Law Group is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and supported. We value hard work, integrity, and commitment to improvement. RLG puts employees first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being.Candidates must be licensed in California.Essential Job Functions

• Manage cases at all stages of litigation from pre-suit through judgment and develop strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases.
• Manage a hearing calendar and comply with strict court and client deadlines.
• Read, analyze, and summarize legal documents and present interpretations to fellow and/or supervisory attorneys, clients, courts and opposing counsel.
• Negotiate and settle cases-in-chief as well as pre-suit and post judgment accounts.
• Identify legal issues and recommend appropriate actions directly to clients.
• Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Effectively, and timely respond to direction/instruction from supervisors, peers, subordinates, clients, and management.
• Satisfy MCLE requirements on an ongoing basis.
• Report to work in a regular and timely manner.
• Maintain a regular presence in the office and function as a resource for fellow attorneys and support staff such as paralegals, administrative assistants, collectors, and subrogation specialists.
• Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
• Education level: Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-Accredited law school, required. Must have and be able to maintain a current law license and good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Experience level: None required; however, some civil litigation experience is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills required.
• Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Desire to take initiative in learning new concepts, seeking additional information, and asking questions of co-workers when uncertain.
• Strong prioritization skills that enable timely completion of a variety of tasks.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Work collaboratively in a positive manner with co-workers and others outside the firm.
• Understand and conform to California professional rules of conduct.
• Have experience utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other computer software programs in an efficient manner, and to search for help in the use of such programs independently via the internet.Benefits

• Company events
• 401k
• 401k matching
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision Care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid Time Off
• Paid HolidaysScheduling RequirementsMust be able to work a normal M-F schedule on site.LocationThis position is domiciled at the offices of Reese Law Group, in Carlsbad, CA.Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands
• Must be able to work in a seated or standing position, for periods up to and exceeding 8.0 hours per day.
• Extensive use of a mouse and keyboard, and calculator.
• Occasional lifting up to 5-10 pounds.
• Extended viewing of a computer screen.
• Extensive use of a telephone.
• Occasional travel via automobile, train, or airplane.
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