Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury and Construction Defect

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney in Newport Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have over two years of litigation experience, including depositions, court appearances, and discovery processes. The role primarily involves personal injury cases, with some assignments in construction, real property, and business litigation.

Duties

• Consult with clients on legal best practices and provide legal support.
• Prepare case file documents and compile comprehensive trial briefs.
• Draft and administer legal documents, including contracts, memos, and motions.
• Review discovery documents and define the best course of action.
• Adhere to a consistent 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.
• Bill a minimum of 1900 hours per year.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and current license by the state bar to practice law in CA.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skills of persuasion and negotiation.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills and competency.
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics.
• Administrative and managerial experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree.

Certifications

• Current license by the state bar to practice law in CA.

Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills.
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Supplemental Insurance Options (LTD, Life, STD, Critical Illness, etc.).
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Paid vacation, 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.