Senior Lawyer

Company: Seabrook Law Offices
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Do you want to help people get out of a toxic marriage? Do you have a successful track record representing clients in family law matters? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route for success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.

Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts
Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
Prepare for and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration hearings
Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses


Qualifications:

Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills are desired, as are exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry
Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)
Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience


About Company:
We are a growing law firm that is dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals. We have a great team that works together. There is no drama. This is not a law firm where you're going to be thrown under the bus. Everyone here is on the same team and no one is above helping each other out.



Our attorneys have despised working at other firms but love working here with the team approach and culture of support.



Benefits include PTO, Sick Leave, Health Insurance and 401k plan.

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