Associate Attorney

Carpenter & Zuckerman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter & Zuckerman in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Attorney to handle litigation matters from pre-litigation through jury trial, delivering premier client service in a fast-paced, high-volume office.

The ideal candidate is licensed in California and has experience in Personal Injury, Mass Torts, or Employment Law, with ability to draft pleadings, manage discovery, and participate in trials at state and federal levels. The role offers a salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in Personal Injury, Mass Torts, or Employment Law is preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice in California (state licensure).
• Experience handling all aspects of litigation through jury trial.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings (complaints, motions, oppositions)
• Draft discovery, meet and confer letters, and discovery motions
• Argue motion and opposition hearings remotely and in Court
• Take and defend depositions
• Active participation in trial at the State and Federal level
• Draft mediation briefs and attend mediation
• Regular and consistent client communication

Skills

Litigation

Communication

Education

California Bar Licensure

Job description

Carpenter & Zuckerman is seeking an Associate Attorney to work on litigation matters. Qualified candidates will have experience handling all aspects of litigation from pre-litigation all the way through jury trial.

A successful candidate is focused on delivering a premier client experience that revolves around favorable resolutions for all clients. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast paced and high volume office.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings (complaints, motions, oppositions)
• Draft discovery, meet and confer letters, and discovery motions
• Argue motion and opposition hearings remotely and in Court
• Take and defend and depositions
• Active participation in trial at the State and Federal level
• Draft mediation briefs and attend mediation
• Regular and consistent client communication

Required Education and Experience:

• Experience in Personal Injury, Mass Torts, or Employment Law, preferred
• Must be currently licensed to practice in California

The pay range for the position is $125,000 - $150,000 annually.