Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney in California with one to three years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to civil rights and public interest law.

Duties

• Engage in federal and state court litigation.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategies.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in civil rights and public interest law.
• Federal and California state court litigation experience preferred.
• Judicial clerk experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar membership strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong legal research abilities.
• Excellent writing skills.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

Founded in 1972 and recognized as one of the top plaintiffs' firms in the United States, this firm specializes in employment matters, wage and hour, disability rights, environmental, and civil rights. The firm has a national practice, litigating cases in federal and state courts throughout the country. The firm and the attorneys have been rated by Super Lawyers and Martindale Hubbell for their professional accomplishments and excellence. The firm values diverse backgrounds and commitment to the firm's mission. It has been noted that managers of the firm genuinely care about the employees and staff.