Associate Attorney
About The Position
Are you a new or early-career attorney looking to launch your career in civil litigation? Patenaude & Felix, APC is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our growing litigation team. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, mentorship, and opportunities to gain hands-on litigation experience early in your career. Who We Are At Patenaude & Felix, APC, we've built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and results in creditors' rights and banking litigation. Since 1991, we have grown into a multi-state firm representing Fortune 500 companies across California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Colorado. Recognized by major financial institutions for our ethical standards and performance, we are a team where new attorneys are mentored, challenged, and supported from day one. What We Offer Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off and company holidays Work-from-home flexibility Mentorship and on-the-job training from experienced litigation attorneys Real opportunity for career growth within a well-established multi-state firm Your Role: Key Responsibilities Support senior attorneys in handling creditors' rights litigation and related matters Draft pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, and discovery documents Appear in court on routine matters and assist with trial preparation Conduct legal research and stay current with applicable statutes and case law Review case files and assist in developing case strategy Maintain case management systems and ensure accuracy of legal documentation Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under supervision Collaborate with legal staff to meet deadlines and court requirements Qualifications Active California Bar license 0–3 years of civil litigation or creditors' rights experience, including recent graduates Strong research, writing, and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Eagerness to learn, grow, and work collaboratively Proficiency with Microsoft Office; comfort with legal tech systems (Cogent experience is a plus) Occasional travel for court appearances as needed Ability to pass a background and drug test
Requirements
- Active California Bar license
- 0–3 years of civil litigation or creditors' rights experience, including recent graduates
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and work collaboratively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Occasional travel for court appearances as needed
- Ability to pass a background and drug test
Nice To Haves
- Comfort with legal tech systems (Cogent experience is a plus)
Responsibilities
- Support senior attorneys in handling creditors' rights litigation and related matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, and discovery documents
- Appear in court on routine matters and assist with trial preparation
- Conduct legal research and stay current with applicable statutes and case law
- Review case files and assist in developing case strategy
- Maintain case management systems and ensure accuracy of legal documentation
- Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under supervision
- Collaborate with legal staff to meet deadlines and court requirements
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Work-from-home flexibility
- Mentorship and on-the-job training from experienced litigation attorneys
- Real opportunity for career growth within a well-established multi-state firm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
