Associate Attorney

Job Description
Other Benefits: Mentorship from a Certified Trial Specialist, Competitive Salary and Quarterly Bonus Program.

Your chance to be part of a successful and prospering law firm in a warm and friendly environment.

BROWN & CHARBONNEAU, LLP is an award winning business and family law firm located in Irvine, CA. We are an AV-rated law firm and are proud to be honored by Best's Lawyers as one of the Top Law Firms in the US. In the field of business law, Brown & Charbonneau's expertise lies in resolving business and real estate disputes, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, shareholder disputes, shareholder derivative actions, partnership disputes, trades secrets, employment disputes and more.

This position will be a critical part of discovery, depositions and trial preparation, under the leadership of a Certified Trial Expert.

Qualifications Needed:

• 1 year civil litigation experience
• License to practice law in California
• A juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Experience representing clients in all stages of pre-trial litigation
• Experience preparing pleadings/motions and making court appearances
• Experience drafting and responding to discovery, including depositions
• Experience with trial preparation is a plus
• Family Law experience is a plus
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Must have legal research experience through Westlaw/Lexis
• Must be team-player, motivated, organized and hardworking
• Excellent research, analytical, verbal and writing skills

Candidates should have:

• A solid work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent business judgment, interpersonal skills, and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• A positive and energetic attitude
• Ability to work independently, with or without secretarial assistance

This position is for full-time employment with benefits and performance bonus. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. If you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, original writing sample, references and class GPA & rank.

Company Description
BROWN & CHARBONNEAU, LLP is an award winning business and family law firm located in Irvine, CA. We are an AV-rated law firm and are proud to be honored by Best's Lawyers as one of the Top Law Firms in the US. The firm has been named to the annual list of Top Attorneys in Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine and has been named by Forbes Magazine as Leaders in the Law. Our highly rated attorneys have also earned specializations from the State Bar of California, as Certified Trial Specialists, and are included amongst the elite attorneys to be named Super Lawyers and to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Our 10.0 Superb Client Rating from Avvo reflects the care, effort and dedication we bring to each case and each client.

Our Irvine based business and family law attorneys provide comprehensive, results-driven legal counsel. In the field of business law, Brown & Charbonneau's expertise lies in resolving business and real estate disputes, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, shareholder disputes, shareholder derivative actions, partnership disputes, trades secrets, employment disputes and more. Our family law practice focuses on helping clients dissolve marriages, allocate and modify child support and spousal support, and fairly divide assets, including community and separate property. We have also litigated high profile divorce and estate litigation cases involving breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and other wrongful conduct.

BROWN & CHARBONNEAU, LLP is an award winning business and family law firm located in Irvine, CA. We are an AV-rated law firm and are proud to be honored by Best's Lawyers as one of the Top Law Firms in the US. The firm has been named to the annual list of Top Attorneys in Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine and has been named by Forbes Magazine as Leaders in the Law. Our highly rated attorneys have also earned specializations from the State Bar of California, as Certified Trial Specialists, and are included amongst the elite attorneys to be named Super Lawyers and to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Our 10.0 Superb Client Rating from Avvo reflects the care, effort and dedication we bring to each case and each client. Our Irvine based business and family law attorneys provide comprehensive, results-driven legal counsel. In the field of business law, Brown & Charbonneau's expertise lies in resolving business and real estate disputes, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, shareholder disputes, shareholder derivative actions, partnership disputes, trades secrets, employment disputes and more. Our family law practice focuses on helping clients dissolve marriages, allocate and modify child support and spousal support, and fairly divide assets, including community and separate property. We have also litigated high profile divorce and estate litigation cases involving breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and other wrongful conduct.