Associate Attorney

Overview

An established law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its California practice group. Opportunities for higher-level positions such as Senior Associate, Of Counsel, and Partner are also available. The firm is hiring for its Labor and Employment, General Liability, and Mass Tort practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
• Attend hearings and client meetings as requested
• Prepare for and attend depositions
• Assist with preparation for and participate in mediation and trial
• Maintain billable hours and billing responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active California bar license in good standing
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General Liability, Mass Tort, Toxic Tort, Construction Defect, Labor and Employment, or insurance defense litigation
• Experience managing up to 20 cases simultaneously
• Experience taking and defending depositions, court appearances, motion and discovery drafting
• Mediation and trial experience is a significant plus
• Experience mentoring junior associates is a plus
• Proficient with computer operations, internet software, spreadsheets, and word processing; Microsoft Office preferred
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Excellent client communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical legal practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring junior attorneys
• Mediation and trial participation experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $130,000 to $250,000, depending on experience
• Quarterly bonuses based on billable hours
• Annual performance reviews with potential salary increases
• Hybrid or remote work options
• Flexible work hours
• Medical insurance with multiple plans, partially paid by the firm; includes free outpatient mental health services with no copays
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Optional voluntary life, disability, accident, critical illness, cancer, and hospitalization insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan eligibility after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Collegial work environment

Location

California

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, or disability.