Associate Attorney

Luther Lanard, PC

• $125K — $135K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • 1+ year of relevant experience
  • Good standing with the California Bar Association
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong independent problem-solving abilities
  • Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
  • Familiarity with AI tools like Lexis Shepard and RealityCheck is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage transactional and pre-lawsuit matters end-to-end
  • Identify client claims and guide them through available options
  • Draft demand letters and settlement agreements effectively
  • Engage in discussions with franchisors and opposing counsel
  • Set realistic client expectations and manage relationships

Benefits

  • Significant client interaction for relationship-building
  • Opportunities to deliver customized legal solutions
  • Work-life balance with time for personal interests
  • Supportive environment focusing on professional growth
Full Job Description
Description

About You

You are a new Junior Attorney looking for the right fit. You are responsive, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious with strong interpersonal skills, and not interested in the traditional law firm grind. You became an attorney to be able to make a difference, help people, and make a solid living you could be proud of. Keep reading!

This role offers significant client interaction, providing you with the opportunity to build relationships, understand client needs, deliver customized legal solutions, and make a direct impact on the individual.

We work hard but have time for the finer things in life. You understand when you have to put in time to get the job done, and you know when your batteries need to recharge.

Responsibilities
• Independently handle transactional and pre-lawsuit dispute matters from start to finish
• Identify claims and help clients navigate their options
• Draft demand letters and settlement agreements
• Effectively confer with franchisors and opposing counsel
• Set and manage client expectations

Qualifications
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• 1+ year experience
• Good standing with the California Bar Association
• History of being deadline-driven and organized
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Utilize independent problem-solving skills
• Insatiable desire to learn
• Experience using AI is a plus (Lexis Shepard, RealityCheck, Claude)

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