• Associate Attorney

    Robert Half Legal (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    A national law firm is seeking an associate attorney to join their growing team! This associate attorney must be barred in CA and sit in one of the firm’s states: WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, UT, NM, AZ, TX, AK, TN, AL, GA, FL, NY.

    Summary of role:

    This national law firm represents banks, but the work is not collections. The issues this associate attorney will work on are often related to if an eminent domain or foreclosure goes awry (probate issues, ADA violations, expenses of administration prioritized over deed of trusts, or spouses get divorced and partitioned actions are filed during foreclosure). This attorney will be looking at causes of action, negligence or torts, and be focused on motions: MSJs, motions to dismiss, IRAQ motions, etc. There are not many depositions and discovery is not a focus of this role.

    Perks of firm:

    • “Will teach on the practice area of law. We are constantly training!” – supervising partner

    • Most cases do not go to trial.

    o "All of our cases are evidentiary. There is not much factual dispute. Our clients are approaching these cases in a strong position. From an evidentiary standpoint, the evidence is in our favor. We are not exclude evidence. The evidentiary challenges are lower. It makes our job easier." - managing partner

    • Various departments collaborate often, to ensure clients are represented well. They do not compete within the firm for clients.

    Compensation:

    • Salary: Contingent upon experience, between $100-140K. Could go higher for more senior candidates with practice area experience.

    • Bonus: Based on hours, paid annually.

    • Benefits:

    o Healthcare: Firm covers about 60% of medical premiums (3 different plan options, which can include dependents) plus good dental and vision coverage.

    o 401K: Yes, match up to 6% of salary.

    o PTO: CA attorneys are unlimited, just meet your hours.

    o Other benefits: Firm pays for long-term disability (you can purchase short-term) and up to $25K life insurance policy (you can purchase a higher one, too).

    Requirements

    The attorney must sit in one of the firm's 15 states: WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, UT, NM, AZ, TX, AK, TN, AL, GA, FL, NY.

     

    1. Must know how to bill out their time in 6 minute increments (insurance defense or criminal law experience is fine) and has met their billing requirement. This firm's requirement is 1920.

    2. Exposure to drafting MSJs or motions to dismiss

    3. CA bar license

    *** Knowledge of mortgages/real property would be helpful but not required

     

    Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Remote Associate Attorney" as the subject line, indicating which state you live in.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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