Associate Attorney Civil Litigation and Health Care Defense

Job Overview: A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation team in San Diego, CA, with a focus on defending clients in health care and personal injury matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative and dynamic environment, where professional growth is supported, and client advocacy is central.

Duties:

• Case Analysis and Review: Evaluate and review newly assigned and ongoing matters to provide comprehensive legal representation.
• Court Representation: Attend depositions, court hearings, and settlement conferences to advocate effectively for clients.
• Document Drafting: Prepare all necessary legal documents, ensuring they adhere to internal protocols and are finalized through appropriate channels.
• Research and Opinion Issuance: Conduct detailed legal research using all available resources and issue well-founded legal opinions to clients.
• Negotiations: Represent clients in settlement discussions and negotiations to resolve cases favorably when appropriate.
• Client Communication: Maintain ongoing communication with clients and carriers, keeping them informed on case progress and next steps.
• Billing and Case Management: Submit timesheets daily, monitor billing processes, and audit and approve billing statements promptly.

Requirements:

• California Bar Membership: Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Legal Expertise: Knowledge of civil litigation and health care defense practices, obtained through a combination of education and practical experience.
• Ethics and Compliance: Strong commitment to ethical practice by the state's Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Experience Level: 0-7 years of relevant experience in defense-oriented civil litigation.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership with the California State Bar (required).

Skills:

• Research and Writing Skills: Proficiency in conducting legal research and crafting detailed legal documents.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills to assess and strategize complex legal matters.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and court personnel.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage with diverse clients, attorneys, and staff professionally and courteously.
• Team Collaboration: Thrives in a team setting and contributes positively to a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Travel Capacity: Willingness to travel locally and statewide as needed to attend to client needs.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Health insurance options to support your well-being.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer-matching contributions.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Flexibility in scheduling to support work-life balance.

This full-time role offers a pathway for motivated attorneys to work on significant cases while gaining autonomy and practical experience within a supportive team. The firm values continuous learning, collaboration, and a client-centered approach to legal representation.

This primarily healthcare defense firm also practices in areas of law such as, Real Estate, Bad Faith, Elder Abuse, Insurance Coverage and much more. This law firm was established over five decades ago and currently has nearly four offices all across sunny California. There are more than twenty attorneys employed at this firm.