Litigation Attorney Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney Associate in Newport Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in personal injury law, with strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position requires expertise in depositions, court appearances, and motion practice.

Duties

• Consult with clients on legal best practices and provide legal support.
• Prepare case file documents and compile trial briefs.
• Draft and administer legal documents, including contracts and motions.
• Review discovery documents and determine the best course of action.
• Adhere to a schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences.
• Represent the firm in legal proceedings such as trials and hearings.
• Facilitate depositions of experts and case witnesses.
• Research and interpret law and rulings to anticipate legal risks.
• Maintain case files from opening to close and communicate case status to clients.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and current license to practice law in California.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills in persuasion and negotiation.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills.
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics.
• Administrative and managerial experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Competency in legal research and document drafting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Supplemental insurance options (LTD, Life, STD, Critical Illness, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid sick days and holidays.

This firm provides a full range of transaction and litigation services in California and Nevada. With over 100 years of combined experience and proven results, they represent a wide range of clientele, from global financial institutions and corporations to small family-run businesses and private individuals. The firm has developed cost-effective legal services and a strategy specialized in each of the client's needs. Their areas of practice include business and real estate transaction and litigation, catastrophic injury, construction litigation, environmental and toxic torts, healthcare litigation, product and professional liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, trucking, and transportation, workers compensation, and fraud.