Associate Attorney

Messner Reeves LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Referral Program

Job summary

Messner Reeves LLP is a full-service business law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney in California. You will handle general liability, personal injury, construction, and commercial litigation matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while building client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Messner Reeves LLP, a full‑service business law firm with ten offices nationwide, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney.

This position is for you if you thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and can handle multiple competing priorities.

Practice areas: General Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Premises Liability, and Product Liability.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in litigation.
• Extensive experience in all discovery phases, including written discovery and depositions of parties and experts.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and impeccable communication skills.
• Process‑oriented mindset with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to foster strong relationships with potential clients while maintaining excellent services for existing clients.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt, multitask, and work independently.
• Detail‑oriented, disciplined, and highly organized.
• Licensed to Practice Law in California.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Short and Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Referral program