Junior Attorney - Glendale California

Company: Smith Clinesmith
Location: Glendale, California
Posted On: 10/21/2024

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to our clients. You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files. If you've recently graduated law school, have excellent fact-finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump-start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

--- Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
--- Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action
--- Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
--- Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
--- Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
--- Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
--- Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys

Qualifications:

--- Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base
--- Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
--- Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet client needs and grow client base
--- Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
--- Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam
--- Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)

About Company:
Smith Clinesmith LLP is a leading national law firm specializing in nursing home abuse and neglect around the country. With a commitment to justice and advocacy for vulnerable individuals, we are dedicated to representing victims and their families in civil lawsuits against negligent facilities and the corporations who own and operate the facilities. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who strive for excellence in every case. More...

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