Associate Attorney needed for Pasadena office

A law firm in Pasadena, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney. The attorney will be responsible for managing a caseload of litigation and non-litigation matters, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and appearing in court. They will also have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, provide legal advice to clients, and participate in business development initiatives with an active entrepreneurial drive.

Duties:

• Manage a caseload of litigation and non-litigation matters
• Conduct legal research
• Draft legal documents
• Appear in court
• Work with cross-functional teams
• Provide legal advice to clients
• Participate in business development initiatives

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Active Bar membership in the state of California
• 2+ years of relevant experience in construction litigation and non-litigation matters

Education:

Juris Doctor degree

Certifications:

Active Bar membership in the state of California

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to communicate complex legal ideas to both legal and non-legal audiences
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and collaborative teams
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic

The main law office is headquartered in California. The firm staffs fourteen highly-proficient attorneys and a qualified support team. Areas of expertise are construction law, contracts, dispute resolution and litigation. There are over eleven areas of practice. Over the years, the law practice has received many top honors from prominent law periodicals and groups.