Associate Attorney

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in Glendale is seeking motivated associate attorneys to join its dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys across various practice areas, including automotive litigation and medical malpractice. With a strong commitment to diversity and a flexible work-from-home policy, the firm fosters a collaborative environment that encourages professional development and advancement. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be admitted to practice in California. If you're looking for a rewarding legal career with real growth potential, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited PTO

Flexible Work from Home Policy

Professional Development Assistance

Mentorship Program

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Experience handling civil litigation matters is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.
• Conduct rapid response investigations and case evaluations.

Skills

Oral Advocacy

Writing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Civil Litigation

Insurance Defense Litigation

Education

Admitted to California Bar

Job description

The Los Angeles, Glendale and Thousand Oaks offices of WSHB are looking for talented and highly motivated associate attorneys to join its team. On a daily basis, associates work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses, case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, through trial presentation, with an emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity and an inclusive atmosphere, WSHB provides attorneys a flexible work from home policy, and the opportunity to collaborate with lead attorneys across offices. In addition to its work from home policy, the firm offers an innovative bonus structure, collaborative working environment, and real opportunities for advancement. All experience levels are desired – from recent admittees to the California Bar to experienced attorneys. You must be admitted to practice in California - no exceptions.

Qualified candidates will have experience handling civil litigation matters. We are currently hiring for the following practice areas:

• Automotive litigation
• Catastrophic injury
• Complex torts
• Construction defect
• Employment defense
• Environmental and toxic tort litigation
• General liability
• Habitability
• Medical malpractice
• Premises liability
• Product liability
• Professional liability

Excellent interpersonal skills, oral advocacy, writing skills, and motivation, are a must. Experience in insurance defense litigation and general familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred. Join an innovative firm and team of attorneys with a reputation for professional excellence that offer the flexibility and casualness of the modern legal practice.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Unlimited PTO
• A flexible work from home policy
• Professional development assistance
• Mentorship program
• Referral program

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.