Associate Attorney

Role Overview

• Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
• Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
• Prepare for and attend depositions
• Assist with preparation for and/or participate in mediation and trial
• Must be willing and able to bill
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• This position requires a California bar license in good standing
• A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
• A minimum of 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General Liability, Mass Tort, Toxic Tort, Construction Defect, Labor and Employment, and/or any insurance defense litigation.
• Previous experience should include managing up to 20 cases at once, taking and defending depositions, appearance in court, motion, and discovery drafting; mediation and trial experience a huge plus; experience mentoring junior Associates a huge plus
• Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred.
• Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
• Be self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Temperament: Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.
• Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
• Collegial work environment