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Junior Attorney

Hughes & Hughes, LLP

Junior Attorney

Tustin, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our family law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior associates and litigation associates on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to existing clients. You’ll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. If you’ve successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today! Please send a resume, references, and transcripts with a GPA. Please only submit your resume if you LIVE WITHIN 35 miles of Tustin. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. A job offer is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test.  Responsibilities: Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff 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: Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school Successful completion of the bar exam • ABA Accredited law school applicants only