Generalist Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Generalist Associate Attorney for its Los Angeles, CA, location. The ideal candidate will work across multiple practice areas, including Business Facilities & Real Estate, Labor & Employment, Students & Special Education, Higher Education, and Litigation.

Job Overview:

The Generalist Associate Attorney will handle a diverse caseload and provide comprehensive legal support across various practice areas. The role requires excellent research, writing, and analytical skills and 5 years of practice experience. Applicants must be a members of the State Bar of California.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis in multiple practice areas.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and agreements.
• Assist with case management, including client intake, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and client meetings as necessary.
• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in diverse matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of various areas of law, including Business Facilities & Real Estate, Labor & Employment, Students & Special Education, Higher Education, and Litigation.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be a member of the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Case management.
• Courtroom advocacy.
• Client counseling and representation.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

The firm offers benefits including a positive, collegial, intellectually stimulating work environment, a reasonable billable hours requirement, billable hours bonuses and annual discretionary bonuses, generous health insurance benefits, and 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions.

This law firm has offices in Los Angeles, Oakland, Fresno, San Diego, Inland Empire and Sacramento. It was established eight years ago and has more than 60 attorneys working in the areas of litigation, charter schools, student services and special education, business, facilities and real estate, eMatters, higher education, labor and employment and governance and leadership. The firm believes in working towards a nation that provides high quality education.