Associate Attorney

Agajanian, McFall, Weiss & Tetreault LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Job summary

Agajanian, McFall, Weiss & Tetreault LLP is seeking a qualified attorney for their Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor degree and an active California bar license, alongside proficiency in legal drafting and research. Responsibilities include drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research. The firm offers a collaborative work environment with flexible options, supporting professional relationships in medical malpractice, personal injury, and general liability law.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA).

Responsibilities

• Draft and file pleadings, motions including summary judgment motions.
• Interview witnesses and conduct depositions.
• Perform legal research and correspondence with clients.

Skills

Drafting pleadings

Legal research

Interviewing witnesses

Conducting depositions

Correspondence and client reporting

Analysis of medical and employment records

Education

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

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Benefits/Perks
• Comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Fully covered PPO plan provided to employee & employee’s immediate family
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• 401 K Retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

About Our Firm

AMWT&C is one of the West Coast’s most successful firms in medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, product liability and general liability, medical staff and insurance law. The Medical Malpractice Group has been representing hospitals, doctors and healthcare providers for more than 50 years and exclusively represents healthcare corporations and preeminent hospitals in their malpractice and personal injury claims. Clients represented include general acute care hospitals, specialty surgical centers, teaching hospitals (both public and private facilities), long term care facilities, and individual physicians and nurses.

The firm is also the most prominent law firm in the United States in the area of automobile and motorcycle racing, as well as public, entertainment, and recreational facility litigation. The General Liability Group is nationally recognized in waiver and release, express and implied assumption of risk, and general liability defense in the sports, recreation and leisure liability industries. Our attorneys take an aggressive stance in cost‑conscious, efficient, and effective case management and tout a success record that is unparalleled. Our track record speaks for itself. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients and strive to meet their high expectations. We believe in and pride ourselves in client advocacy and fight to get the best outcomes.

At AMWT&C we uphold the highest ethical standards and legal ability. We are an AV rated firm, the preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell. An elite group of approximately 10 percent of all attorneys holds an AV Preeminent Rating, a designation trusted worldwide by buyers and referrers of legal services.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Responsibilities

• Draft and file pleadings, motions including summary judgement motions, briefs, and other necessary legal documents
• Interview witnesses, conduct depositions, make court appearances and gather evidence to support case arguments
• Analysis of medical and employment records
• Correspondence and report to clients
• Perform legal research
• Must be willing to commute to the office 3-4 days a week

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Active license to practice law in California
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions including motions for summary judgment
• Capable of handling multiple cases and deadlines concurrently
• Flexible work from home options available.