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Associate Attorney

Hughes & Hughes, LLP

Associate Attorney

Palm Desert, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today! Responsibilities: Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action 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 Qualifications: Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base Candidates must have passed the bar exam Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA) Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients • ABA Accredited law school applicants only