Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Litigation Associate to join its Insurance and Catastrophic Loss Litigation Practice in Los Angeles, CA. This role is ideal for an attorney with one to three years of complex litigation experience, looking to engage in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Engage in complex litigation matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients effectively.
• Conduct thorough legal research and writing.
• Participate in insurance coverage and first-party property insurance cases.

Requirements

• One to three years of complex litigation experience.
• Familiarity with insurance coverage is a plus.
• Strong communication, research, and writing skills.
• Team-oriented with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted or eligible to practice in California; other bar admissions are a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the California Bar or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong research abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive compensation.

Recently opened through a merger with an established litigation firm, this firm's Los Angeles office enjoys a very solid reputation among both plaintiffs and defendants in an array of business fields, including entertainment, insurance, medicine, finance, and government contracting. Attorneys bill 2000+ hours/year, but enthusiastically discuss the firm's small, intimate environment and the interaction it affords. The firm generally prefers to hire laterals.