Business Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Auburn, CA, is seeking a Business Law Associate Attorney with at least 1+ years of experience. The ideal candidate must be extremely organized, professional, and self-sufficient. Experience in business law and civil litigation is necessary, and expertise in employment law and/or estate planning is desirable. The attorney will be responsible for assigned cases and clients, including drafting pleadings, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, attending court hearings, and ensuring the preparation/completion of cases. Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Google platforms, billing time, and experience with cloud-based applications is essential.

Duties:

• Responsible for assigned cases and clients.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel.
• Attend court hearings and represent clients.
• Ensure preparation and completion of cases.
• Utilize MS Word, MS Excel, Google platforms, and billing time efficiently.
• Use cloud-based applications for legal tasks.
• Maintain extreme organization in work.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in California.
• 1+ years of experience in business law and civil litigation.
• Experience in employment law and/or estate planning is desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent client communication skills.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and Google platforms.
• Billing time management.
• Experience with cloud-based applications.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, editing, and communication skills.