Senior Associate Attorney

A law firm in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join their team.

Job Overview:

• Independently manage caseload under partner supervision.
• Conduct legal research, handle discovery, and analyze medical and employment records.
• Regularly handle court appearances, depositions, and meetings.
• Communicate with clients, providing status reports and updates.

Duties:

• Independently manage caseload under partner supervision.
• Conduct legal research, handle discovery, and analyze medical and employment records.
• Regularly handle court appearances, depositions, and meetings.
• Communicate with clients, providing status reports and updates.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed in the state of California.
• Strong interest in insurance defense work.
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Efficient under pressure, meeting deadlines.
• Good decision-making and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to collaborate effectively with fellow attorneys.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
• Familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines preferred.
• Experience with medical malpractice or Federal court preferred.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Oral advocacy and writing skills.
• Motivated and proactive approach.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Experience:

6+ years of experience with prior medical malpractice, workers' compensation, public entities, and/or civil litigation experience.

Representing Southern California and beyond, this professional liability defense firm was established several years ago by long time friends and colleagues. The firm practices in areas of real estate, employment law, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, insurance, liability product, and others. With 90 years of combined experience, the highly skilled team of lawyers has achieved fruitful results in trials, arbitrations, dispositive motions, and dismissals. By concentrating on trust and cooperation between clients and lawyers, the firm provides practical and cost-effective solutions by using the most innovative and efficient methods and techniques. The firm has a fast-paced, efficient, challenging, and collaborative environment.