Associate Attorney

Peabody & Buccini LLP; Encinitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody & Buccini LLP, a southern California-based trial firm, seeks an Associate Attorney for California medical malpractice and health-related general liability litigation. The role involves legal research, pleadings, discovery, and strategy under senior attorney guidance.

Expect court appearances, client communications, and negotiations. This is a full-time hybrid position based in Encinitas, CA with some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proficient in legal research, including case law, statutes, and procedural rules.
• Effective negotiation skills for settlements, mediations, and client advocacy.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills in drafting litigation documents and presenting arguments.
• Strong professional judgment, integrity, and commitment to ethical practice.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work independently or with others.
• Prior litigation or clerkship experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support and conduct litigation matters, primarily medical malpractice and health-related general liability.
• Perform legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Assist with case strategy under guidance of senior attorneys.
• Appear in court and at arbitrations or mediations as needed.
• Communicate with clients and provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Engage in negotiations and help prepare for hearings and trials.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Advocacy

Professional judgment

Deadline management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Company Description

Peabody & Buccini LLP is a southern California-based trial firm focused on delivering responsive, efficient, and effective legal services in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitrations and mediations. The firm is known for its skill, resolve, and dedication, and is prepared to go the extra mile for clients. The team practices law with integrity, honoring legal principles and ethics, and is committed to fighting for clients until justice is obtained.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will support and conduct all litigation matters, primarily in medical malpractice and health-related general liability practice areas, for clients throughout California. Day-to-day responsibilities include legal research and analysis, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery, and assisting with case strategy under the guidance of senior attorneys. The role involves appearing in court and at arbitrations or mediations as appropriate, communicating with clients, and providing clear, practical legal advice. The Associate Attorney will also engage in negotiations, help prepare for hearings and trials, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality, ethical representation. This is a full-time role based in Encinitas, CA, with some flexibility for work from home.

Qualifications

• Proficient in legal Research, including case law, statutory interpretation, and procedural rules.
• Effective Negotiation skills for settlement discussions, mediations, and client advocacy.
• Active membership in the California Bar.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, including drafting litigation documents and presenting arguments.
• Strong professional judgment, integrity, and commitment to ethical practice and client service.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Prior litigation or clerkship experience is preferred but not required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.