Associate Attorney

California Accident Firm, APC; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal injury law firm in California is seeking a sharp Associate Attorney to support its litigation department. You will handle various cases and assist in all litigation phases, from drafting complaints to trial preparations. The ideal candidate has at least one year of litigation experience, is licensed in California, and is proficient in legal research and time management. A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of litigation or personal injury experience.
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a pod including a senior trial attorney and handle multiple cases.
• Research for law and motion purposes and draft relevant motions.
• Assist with trial preparation including jury instructions and motions in limine.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Client representation

Trial preparation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat DC

Job description

California Accident Firm, APC is looking for a sharp, determined and ambitious Associate Attorney to join our growing personal injury legal team and play an important part supporting our litigation department.

As an Associate Attorney you will perform many tasks during the litigation process and often work on all phases of litigation, from the preparation of complaints to trial.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidate has a minimum of one (1) years of litigation and/or personal injury experience
• Support a pod including a senior trial attorney, paralegal, law clerk, and litigation assistant and handle roughly Fifty (50) to One-Hundred (100) cases or more, depending on experience
• Strong familiarity with legal research for law and motion purposes
• Represent clients in cases involving: premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and other personal injury matters
• Taking and defending depositions (including those of Plaintiff and experts, witnesses, etc.)
• Law and Motion – Research and drafting of Motions and Oppositions to various motion types, including but not limited to Motions for Summary Judgment and Demurrers, as well as Discovery-related Motions
• Trial Preparation, including Motions in Limine and Special Verdict Forms, Jury Instructions, and any other related tasks to support the firm in preparation for Trial.
• Propounding discovery and responding to discovery.
• Drafting complaints ranging from basic motor vehicle accidents to complex premises and assault cases.

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, with a willingness to work in a team atmosphere.
• Strong time management skills, including prioritization of cases and adhering to deadlines, internal or those imposed by the Court.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, time management, and project management skills in handling the caseloads required of the position.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment with other lawyers and paralegals
• Fully Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• We offer a competitive starting Salary!
• Compensation is commensurate with experience