Associate Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Comprehensive health insurance plans

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Los Angeles seeks an experienced associate attorney to join its Medical Malpractice Group. You will draft and file pleadings, interview witnesses, conduct depositions, and support case arguments in a dynamic, 50+ year legacy firm.

Our AV Preeminent-rated firm emphasizes aggressive, cost-conscious case management with flexible work-from-home options and a collaborative environment for healthcare defense matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in California.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Legal drafting

Deposition skills

Witness interviews

Case management

Multitasking

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

About Our Firm

We are 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.

About Our Firm

We are 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.

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.

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