Attorney​/Lawyer

Description

Associate attorney opportunity in Pasadena!

Robert Half is working with a national defense firm looking to bring in an associate for the Pasadena office. The firm handles a wide range of practice areas, such as general liability, business litigation, products liability, insurance coverage, employment, financial institutions, toxic tort, construction, professional liability (non-med-mal), real estate & title claims. This associate attorney will NOT be siloed into a niche area and will have opportunities to work with partners doing varied litigation.

It's a great opportunity for attorneys to experience new practice areas and grow - the firm has a proven track record of promoting from within for partnership!

Associate Attorney Responsibilities:

+ Depending on experience, this attorney will be running their own caseload with a good deal of autonomy allowed.

+ Appearances in court.

+ Discovery.

+ Taking and defending depositions.

+ Law and motion.

+ Billable

Hours:

1850

Perks of Firm:

+ The managing partner started as an associate here! No "partner track" - people who show the ability can get it. One person just made partner in 3 years.

+ Not the type of firm where partners or senior associates will take all the depos or handle everything major. The associate can even argue big motions if the interest and aptitude are shown.

+ Lots of skilled attorneys to learn & get mentorship from across various practice areas. Open door policy & generally collegial office.

+ National firm - opportunities to collaborate come up.

+ Pre-covid there was a 1x month associate happy hour.

+ Catered lunch most Fridays. Sometimes it's a lunch & learn with CLE, sometimes just to build community.

+ Regular/annual salary increases.

+ Remote flex! This associate will have the opportunity to work on a hybrid schedule. More experienced associate attorneys will be able to utilize the hybrid schedule with a shorter ramp up time, but there is a preference for new attorneys to work onsite for an adjustment period.

Compensation:

+ Salary range: 120-150 for people around 2-4 year mark. Up to 160+ for more experienced candidates.

+ Bonus - discretionary based on billable hours, success on cases, and intangible factors.

+ Benefits kick in immediately.

+ They cover medical, dental, and vision, at least a portion of the premium depending on plan.

+ Attorneys have unlimited PTO when hitting billables.

+ 401k w/ match.

Requirements

The attorney must be commutable to Pasadena and licensed by the California bar. The ideal attorney will have at least 3 years of experience in litigation but outstanding resumes with two years of experience may be considered.

Attention to detail, the ability to work autonomously, and interest in litigation practice are crucial for this associate attorney to succeed!

TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Recruiting, Steve Aroutounians at Steve  the "Apply for this Job" box below). Half  with "Pasadena Attorney Opportunity" as the email title.

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