Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

$90,000 to $120,000 annual

Summary

Reese Law Group is a law firm located in Carlsbad (San Diego County) that has been representing some of the largest Fortune 500 Companies for over 30 years. The firm specializes in consumer and commercial collections, subrogation, bankruptcy, and replevin work.

Reese Law Group is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least one to three years of civil litigation experience, including experience in the courtroom, trial preparation, discovery, and settlement. The firm continues to expand, and this ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage cases at all stages of litigation from pre-suit through judgment and develop strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases.
• Utilize knowledge of the law and experience to provide effective and accurate legal advice on pertinent legal matters.
• 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.
• Effective, 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

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school. Must have and be able to maintain a current law license and good standing with the State Bar of California.
• A minimum of 1 year of previous experience in civil litigation is necessary
• Strong understanding of California civil law and legal procedures.
• Experience drafting motions and conducting legal research.
• Experience conducting examinations for discovery and appearing in court.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• General Ability to utilize 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.
• Understand and conform to California professional rules of conduct.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Work collaboratively in a positive manner with co-workers and others outside the firm. 

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 Holidays

Scheduling Requirements

• Must be able to work a normal M-F schedule on site. 

Location

• This 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.