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Ashley A. Andrews, APC

Hybrid Family Law Associate Attorney

Ashley A. Andrews, APC, Arcadia, California, United States, 91006

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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

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

Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action

Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice

Manage and handle a caseload of family law matters from inception through resolution

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, declarations, and settlement agreements

Appear at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as needed

Conduct legal research and develop case strategies tailored to each client’s goals

Advise and guide clients through emotionally sensitive legal processes with professionalism and empathy

Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to ensure deadlines are met and client service remains exceptional

Engage in mediation and collaborative divorce processes in addition to litigation

Qualifications

Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam

Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base

Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school

Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)

Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active California Bar License in good standing

Active member of local bar association

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong legal research, analysis, and drafting abilities

Ability to manage multiple cases independently and meet deadlines

High level of professionalism, integrity, and client service

Preferred

Certified Family Law Specialist (C.F.L.S.) designation or actively pursuing certification

Minimum 2–5 years of experience practicing family law

Familiarity with mediation and collaborative divorce processes

Courtroom and trial experience in family law matters

Compensation $150,000 - $250,000 yearly DOE

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