Associate Attorney

Pay: $140,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a growing boutique firm where you can get meaningful responsibility early and work closely with business owners and decision-makers Handle a broad mix of civil litigation, real estate, landlord/tenant, employment counseling, and outside general counsel style matters Build strong client relationships and become a trusted advisor, not just a task-doer Work directly with experienced leadership in a firm that values responsiveness, practical thinking, and business-minded legal strategy Strong compensation potential with bonus opportunity, benefits, 401(k), and profit sharing Location: 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 Us We 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 Description Handle matters across civil litigation, real estate, landlord/tenant, employment counseling, and related business matters Take ownership of cases and client work from early stages through resolution Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents Conduct legal research and develop practical, business-oriented recommendations Participate in hearings, depositions, negotiations, mediations, and trial preparation Communicate directly with clients and help guide strategy on active matters Collaborate with firm leadership while working independently on day-to-day case responsibilities Support a client-service model centered on responsiveness, judgment, and long-term partnership Qualifications Active California Bar membership 2+ years of attorney experience, ideally with civil litigation exposure Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills Comfortable managing substantive work with appropriate supervision Excellent communication and client-facing ability Existing ties to Santa Barbara or the surrounding community strongly preferred Real estate, landlord/tenant, employment defense, or business counseling experience is a plus Why You Will Love Working Here You 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 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance