Associate Attorney

Slade Neighbors A Professional Law; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

A leading workers compensation defense law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to provide legal counsel, perform legal research, and draft documents. This role offers a valuable opportunity for growth and development in the legal field, with responsibilities including preparing briefs, attending court hearings, and negotiating settlements.

Qualifications

• Must be an active member of the State Bar of California.
• 3 to 10 years of experience in workers compensation law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend settlement conferences and trials.
• Conduct legal research and depositions.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Client relationship skills

Education

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

Tools

EAMS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our workers compensation defense law firm. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, attend court hearings, take depositions and update and maintain files. You will gain experience and have the opportunity to learn from more experienced attorneys. This position is ideal for someone seeking to develop and grow in their law career. The applicant must have of 3 to 10 years experience in workers compensation law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefs, motions, and other legal documents
• Dictate status letters to clients
• Attend settlement conferences and trials
• Conduct Depositions
• Conduct legal research
• Work with EAMS
• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior associates
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Maintain detailed and accurate client records

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam
• Active member of the State Bar of California
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• A working knowledge of EAMS
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients
• Excellent client relationship skills