Associate Attorney

Pay: $140,000.00 - $210,000.00 per yearJob description:Why This Is a Great OpportunityJoin a growing boutique firm where you can get meaningful responsibility early and work closely with business owners and decision-makersHandle a broad mix of civil litigation, real estate, landlord/tenant, employment counseling, and outside general counsel style mattersBuild strong client relationships and become a trusted advisor, not just a task-doerWork directly with experienced leadership in a firm that values responsiveness, practical thinking, and business-minded legal strategyStrong compensation potential with bonus opportunity, benefits, 401(k), and profit sharingLocation: Santa Barbara, California. Preferably on-site for strong collaboration and community connection, with openness to a hybrid arrangement for the right candidate.Note: Must be licensed in California and have strong ties to the Santa Barbara area or surrounding community. Civil litigation experience is strongly preferred.About UsWe are a growing law firm focused on delivering high-touch, business-minded legal counsel to a sophisticated client base. Our approach is practical, strategic, and relationship-driven - we aim to become long-term partners in our clients' success, not just handle isolated legal issues. Confidential Employer.Job DescriptionHandle matters across civil litigation, real estate, landlord/tenant, employment counseling, and related business mattersTake ownership of cases and client work from early stages through resolutionDraft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documentsConduct legal research and develop practical, business-oriented recommendationsParticipate in hearings, depositions, negotiations, mediations, and trial preparationCommunicate directly with clients and help guide strategy on active mattersCollaborate with firm leadership while working independently on day-to-day case responsibilitiesSupport a client-service model centered on responsiveness, judgment, and long-term partnershipQualificationsActive California Bar membership2+ years of attorney experience, ideally with civil litigation exposureStrong legal writing, research, and analytical skillsComfortable managing substantive work with appropriate supervisionExcellent communication and client-facing abilityExisting ties to Santa Barbara or the surrounding community strongly preferredReal estate, landlord/tenant, employment defense, or business counseling experience is a plusWhy You Will Love Working HereYou will join a firm where your work matters and your judgment is valued. This is a chance to build real client relationships, expand your practice across multiple areas, and grow with a team that emphasizes strategy, service, and long-term impact over bureaucracy.JPC-807#LI-SK3Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insurancePaid time offVision insurance