Associate Attorney - Employment, Civil Litigation, and Family Law

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with at least 5 years of experience in employment/labor law, civil litigation, and family law to join its team in Mission Viejo, CA. The ideal candidate will manage cases independently, handle court proceedings, and be proficient in multiple practice areas. This role offers exposure to various fields, including probate, estate planning, criminal law, and immigration, with significant client interaction.

Duties:

• Manage cases from inception through resolution across employment, civil litigation, and family law.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, demonstrating a strong understanding of procedural requirements.
• Screen potential clients, assess case quality, and conduct initial consultations.
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and contracts.
• Provide legal support in additional practice areas as required, such as probate, criminal law, and real estate.
• Communicate regularly with clients, keeping them informed and addressing questions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employment/labor law, civil litigation, and family law.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently and handle courtroom proceedings.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions and case assessments.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and case management.
• Strong writing skills essential for drafting persuasive legal documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to assess and engage with potential clients.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of practice areas in a full-service law firm setting.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program and flexible spending account.
• Paid time off and retirement plan.

This California-based law firm is a full-service legal practice offering exceptional litigation services. It has been practicing for over 30 years. Their areas of concentration include civil litigation, family law (divorce, matrimonial issues, child support & custody issues, pre/post nuptial agreements, and visitation rights), personal injury, wrongful death, criminal law, employment litigation, education law, estate planning, entertainment law, probate law, contracts, real estate law, evictions, immigration law, and administrative law. The members of this firm have excellent knowledge and expertise in drafting contracts and leases, handling claims & disputes, and conducting mediation. They successfully handle cases for both public and private sector clients.