Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Ontario, CA. This role supports the Legal Operations Department by facilitating communication between operations and legal teams, handling client escalations, coordinating legal training, and ensuring legal consistency across teams. The position is remote for attorneys across the West Coast.

Duties

• Provide legal support to the team and clients.
• Oversee case management processes and operational workflows to ensure compliance with California law and ethical obligations.
• Assist in the establishment and management of the firm's California professional corporation and office operations.
• Provide mentorship and operational oversight.
• Coordinate with firm leadership regarding staffing, workflow management, compliance, and operational strategy.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and procedural implementation across California operations.
• Handle client escalations independently and escalate questions to legal leadership as needed.
• Coordinate legal training and ensure consistent application of new guidance across operational teams.
• Serve as the legal subject matter expert for operational projects.
• Support process documentation and continuous improvement projects within the department.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active member in good standing of a state bar.
• 3+ years of immigration experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with non-attorney staff in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using a case management software system preferred.
• Support mission of helping people obtain their documents and stay together with their family.
• Computer skills (Typing - MS Word and MS Excel, Document Management-DropBox, Email - MS Outlook).

Education

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of a state bar.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with case management software preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, DropBox, and MS Outlook.

Benefits

• 401k Match
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Options for Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care FSA
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm App Subscription
• Paid Time Off

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306