Careers at the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt
The Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt is a fun and fast-growing law firm specializing in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, and Litigation. People are our number one
priority. We value our clients and employees above all else. We are in search of a junior associate litigation attorney to join our team working out of our Folsom location. We are looking for team members who care first and foremost about people, are kind, accountable, and driven. They must be organized, emotionally intelligent, work well independently and as a team, and work well under pressure.
Ready to take your career to the next level?
Join our fast-growing, team-oriented group of legal professionals!
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Why work for the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt?
Our staff has DOUBLED in recent years. Why do our employees love working here? Check out some of the attractive benefits we offer our employees:
- Competitive salaries
- Medical Benefits (after a 90-day probationary period)
- Up to 4% firm match on 401K contributions (after a 90-day probationary period)
- Paid Time Off
- 8 full-day + 2 half-day paid holidays each year
- Paid sick leave
- Firm-provided premium car wash membership (after a 90-day probationary period)
- Firm computer/laptop/any other needed technology provided
- Work anniversary bonuses for 5, 10, 15, and 20-year milestones with the firm
- Annual selection of Patagonia outerwear with firm logo
- Fun quarterly team activities
- Monthly complimentary office lunch
- Free soda and snacks for employees
- And much more
Our Values
- Kind: We are looking for someone who practices kindness in all their dealings. If you do not lead with kindness, please do not apply.
- Accountable: We know and respect that people make mistakes. We respect you even more if you own up to those mistakes and learn from them. We are a goal-oriented firm and strive to better each other through setting goals and holding each other accountable.
- Smart: We value common sense. We are seeking someone who works smart and knows how to deal effectively with others and has problem solving abilities.
- Hungry: We are looking for team members who are self-motivated, always striving to do more, interested in learning new things and is a team player.
Are you the team member we’ve been looking for?
At the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt, we’re a team with a vision: “Consistently driven to provide valuable information for our clients’ peace of mind.”
Just as important as our vision are our firm values. We strive to be knowledgeable, accountable, smart, and honest with each other and with our clients at all times.
You might be “one of us” if you:
- Possess a “growth” mindset and are always seeking feedback on how you can improve
- Enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced, laidback, and occasionally stressful environment
- Love finding creative solutions to problems and overcoming challenges
- Enjoy working with people
- Are motivated to help people find peace of mind
- Have cultivated strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Excel at setting and achieving SMART goals
- Enjoy working independently AND making meaningful contributions to a team
Are you thinking, “That sounds just like me!”? If so, we’d love to connect and discuss one of the open positions below. Click “Apply Now” to fill out a quick and easy application and upload your resume.
Our team enjoys participating in regular team-building activities.
Careers
Associate Litigation Attorney
Position:
This position involves significant client contact and immediate responsibility for cases. Current attorneys, paralegals, and support staff will provide ongoing training regarding substantive law, as well as continued support in caseload and projects. This is a collaborative position. Adhering to the firm’s values of kindness, accountability, hungry and smart are imperative.
The candidate must be extremely comfortable working with various technology platforms and programs such as Microsoft Office and Outlook. Familiarity with Clio Manage and other knowledge-based software is a plus. The candidate must have three or more years of experience in litigation. Experience in trust and estate litigation is a plus but not required. The individual we are seeking is someone that will commit to, and invest in, the success of the firm. Applicants must be an active member of the California State Bar.
Responsibilities:
- Appear in person and remotely for client hearings, meetings, and/or other events as needed throughout the Northern California area
- Take ownership of assigned cases and communicate all needs with the team
- Effectively navigate the judicial process using proper procedures
- Bill for all time to meet (or exceed) the billable hour requirement procedure
- Attend mediation and trials
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft and respond to discovery
- Draft and respond to law and motion matters
Qualifications:
- Active member of the CA State Bar
- 3-4 years of litigation experience (trust and estate litigation or California Civil Procedure knowledge is a plus, but not required)
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Commitment to teamwork, client service, and professional growth
Careers
Position: Junior Associate Litigation Attorney
Experience: 0 – 3 years
Pay: $110K-$130K Depending on experience