Entry Level Associate Attorney

Job description:Opening for an associate attorney in their Santa Clarita/Cypress office.Our office handles cases in the area of Workers Compensation Defense, Employment law, and Wage and hour.This position will require the associate to do legal research, manage case files, draft correspondence to clients, draft pleadings, prepare and respond to discovery, defend and take depositions, and communicate with clients, insureds, and outside counsel.The associate will be working closely with Senior Attorneys and Partners, along with support from the Legal Secretary and Paralegal staffCandidate will work in a team environment and should have outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, be organized and conscientious of court deadlines, and have a positive dispositionThe ideal candidate for this position is looking to work hard to gain litigation experience, has exceptional writing skills, is prepared to learn complex legal areas.Candidate has a JD and is admitted to the California bar, or is currently taking barRESPONSIBILITIES:This position will require the associate to do legal research, manage case files, draft correspondence to clients, draft pleadings, prepare and respond to discovery, defend and take depositions, and communicate with clients, insureds, and outside counselThe associate will be working closely with Senior Attorneys and Partners, along with support from the Legal Secretary and Paralegal staff.Here is a Breakdown of their Compensation tiered packageSalary range between 90,000 and 100,000 starting out.Once you are billing 175 hours monthly, your salary is increased incrementallyComprehensive benefits listHealth benefits are VERY good and includes dental and vision. 401k plan also.There are bonuses for billing >225 hours month ($40/hr.) and over 250 month it increases to $50/hr.Commission is paid on any new clients brought to the firm as well as bonus for direct file referrals.Attorneys are eligible as long as they are hitting their billing.2 weeks’ vacation, with sick time.There is an assistant for every two attorneys. also a paralegal and Medical Legal clerk to help the attorneys.Attorneys have their own office.

Hours approximately: FULL TIME; M-FLocation: Santa Clarita or Cypress, CAPerm position

Compensation:$100,000 per year