Junior General Liability Defense Associate Attorney

A law firm in Irvine is seeking a Junior General Liability Defense Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should be admitted to the State Bar of California and possess 0-3 years of civil litigation defense experience or demonstrate a strong interest in working on general liability matters. Some prior experience with written discovery, attending depositions, preparing motions, or assisting with trial preparation is a plus.

Duties:

• Assist in the defense of general liability matters, including personal injury, premises liability, auto/trucking accidents, habitability, and construction defect cases
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Assist with written discovery, including drafting interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions
• Attend depositions and prepare summaries
• Assist with motion practice, including drafting motions and memoranda
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing witnesses
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation

Requirements:

• Admission to the State Bar of California
• 0-3 years of civil litigation defense experience or a strong interest in general liability matters
• Prior experience with written discovery, depositions, motions, or trial preparation is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Admitted to the State Bar of California

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Written and oral communication
• Written discovery drafting
• Deposition attendance and summary preparation
• Motion drafting
• Trial preparation assistance
• Case management
• Organizational skills

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Firm-paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy
• 401k
• Mentorship opportunities
• Firm-sponsored educational programs
• Social firm lunches and events

This full-service law firm consistently strives to provide high-quality, value-conscious legal representation to a wide range of clients. The highly experienced attorneys advise and counsel in complex business and litigation matters, handling litigation in state and federal courts, and briefing and arguing appeals in courts, including the California Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. With offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, this firm has handled and tried matters in several states and internationally, including serving as national trial counsel. The lawyers and staff are committed to providing clients with highly professional and efficient service and personalized attention, making the litigation and involvement in transactional matters as smooth as possible. The firm believes that hiring diverse talent is the only way to create an exceptional team best suited for clients' needs. The firm creates a work environment that brings out the best from employees. It is a family-friendly firm with competitive compensation, several health insurance options, bonuses, a voluntary 401(k) plan, mentorship and training, issue-focused seminars, and other formal training programs to promote learning and professional growth.