Associate Attorney

Prager Jones, APC, is a boutique firm practicing family law. We are looking to hire a full-time associate attorney to help with our large family law caseload. Our office is in La Mesa. We pride ourselves in having a casual work environment while fiercely and creatively advocating for our clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Draft motions, responses, declarations, financial disclosures, correspondence, agreements and other family law documents
• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Make various family law court appearances
• Legal research
• Assist with trial preparation
• Client management
• Assist at or handle trials consistent with experience (we take many cases to trial each year)

Requirements:

• 1+ year of family law or litigation experience (preferably, but will consider new admits!)
• Member in good standing of California State Bar
• Experience with tracking billable time a plus
• Ability to handle assigned caseload and interact with clients
• High level writing capabilities and attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to re-prioritize and work under multiple deadlines

Competitive pay commensurate with experience. Extremely reasonable billable hour quota. We value work-life balance.

Benefit stipend will be offered. Paid vacation. Candidate will be provided a private window office and support staff. Room for career advancement and growth.

Please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• California State Bar Number (or one pending) (Required)

Work Location: In person