Associate Attorney Law

Job Description: Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside partiesMaximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc., in furtherance of active litigation filesReview litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate actionAdvocate on behalf of the client's interests at various litigation settingsUtilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventoryAnalyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files, as assigned by the Managing Attorney, to ensure that proper litigation workflow is being performed pursuant to the firm and client expectationsComply with all client and firm standard operating proceduresAbility to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as requiredPrepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including case strategy development, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting oral argumentsNegotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interestsEvaluate case merits, assess risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendationsMaintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court proceduresPerform other duties as assignedRequirements: Admitted to practice law and in good standing in CaliforniaStrong organizational and time management skillsProficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and OutlookExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly motivated self-starterEagerness xevrcyc to learnAbility to manage and prioritize a large caseloadBe able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writingBe able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent deviceBe able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek scheduleBe able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondenceBenefits: Medical insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceLong-term disability insuranceLife insuranceCompensated time offPaid holidays