Associate Attorney

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced attorney to handle civil litigation matters in California. You will draft pleadings, conduct legal research, prepare cases for trial, and communicate effectively with clients and insurers.

The role requires admission to practice in Washington State, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Washington State.
• Civil litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required.
• Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.
• Draft discovery requests and discovery responses.
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production.
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies.
• Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds.
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Legal Research

Drafting Pleadings

Oral Communication

Time Management

Prioritization

Education

Admitted To Practice In Washington State

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis

Job description

• Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required.


• Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs.


• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.


• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.


• Draft discovery requests and discovery responses.


• Review and analyze documents and materials for production.


• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies.


• Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds.


• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation.

Requirements

• Is admitted to practice in Washington state.


• Has civil litigation experience.


• Has excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.


• Has strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.


• Has effective problem-solving skills.


• Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and preparing cases for trial. Proficient in managing multiple projects while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Litigation Experience


• Legal Research Using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis


• Drafting Pleadings, Motions, And Briefs


• Oral Communication Skills


• Time-Management Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Drafting Discovery Requests


• Preparing Correspondence


• Analyzing Documents


• Investigating Claims


• Preparing Cases For Trial

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Admitted To Practice In Washington State

Industry Keywords

• Depositions


• Hearings


• Mediations


• Insurance Carrier Clients


• Case Handling Strategies