Associate Attorney, Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney, Litigation in Fresno, CA. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop litigation skills, with training provided for the right candidate. The attorney will assist in representing clients in professional negligence matters and contribute to all phases of litigation.

Duties

• Represent clients and assist in the defense of litigation matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare pleadings and draft correspondence to clients.
• Conduct legal research.
• Coordinate discovery with clients.
• Assist with depositions.
• Support trial preparation.

Requirements

• 1-5+ years of legal experience.
• Litigation experience preferred, but not required.
• Recent bar passers are encouraged to apply.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar license (required).

Skills

• Legal drafting experience (1 year preferred).
• Legal research experience (1 year preferred).

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.

Specializing in areas of medical malpractice defense, medical board matters, and hospital administrative matters, this firm is well known for providing high-quality legal service and representation. With decades of experience, these highly skilled attorneys have been successfully defending physicians, health professionals, and medical institutions over the years. The founding attorney has been selected to be a member of the California Medical Legal Society and the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. The firm has earned a great reputation in the legal community and among clients for obtaining significant results.