Associate Attorney Opportunity

Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, P.C.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Irvine, CA is seeking a passionate associate attorney to join their team. This role offers hands-on experience in personal injury litigation, from case inception to trial, with a focus on professional development. Ideal candidates will be members of the California Bar and possess strong advocacy and research skills. The firm provides a supportive environment, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health, dental, life, vision, and pet insurance

Three weeks paid time off

Generous 401k and profit-sharing plans

Support for continuing education

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively advocate on clients' behalf.
• Superior drafting, writing, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Involved in active litigation from inception to trial.
• Taking and defending depositions, conducting discovery.
• Arguing law and motion, serving as first or second chair.

Skills

Advocacy

Research

Writing

Education

Member of the California Bar

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable associate attorney to join our growing team in Irvine, CA. This person will work hands-on from the inception of a case to trial with the assistance of an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team. Litigation will encompass a broad range of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, elder abuse, and sexual abuse cases. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in active litigation, including taking and defending depositions, conducting discovery, attending mediations, arguing law and motion, and serving as either first or second chair in arbitrations and/or jury trials. Our attorneys litigate cases and are provided all the resources necessary to do so, aiming to obtain the maximum recovery for clients and avoid settling for less due to limitations of a pre-litigation only firm. This is a great opportunity for attorneys seeking to develop their litigation skills, as the firm's leadership invests in educating associate attorneys.

Requirements

• Member of the California Bar
• Superior drafting, writing, and research skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively advocate on clients' behalf

About you:

• You're a natural leader, assertive and confident both on and off the job
• You possess impeccable character, with unwavering ethics and morals
• You are a team player but also a self-starter capable of working independently
• You enjoy details and are willing to invest time to master new concepts
• You are a quick thinker, capable of using all angles to win arguments
• You are accountable to your clients and your team

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience, including base pay plus a percentage of fees collected (range: $90k - $250k)
• Culture fostering career growth and opportunity
• Team-oriented environment where everyone contributes to success
• Competitive base salary with lucrative commission structure
• Support for continuing education, including paying membership dues and MCLE courses
• Health, dental, life, vision, and pet insurance
• Three weeks paid time off, accruing from the first day
• Generous 401k and profit-sharing plans for your future

If you are the ideal candidate, we invite you to discuss joining our team of talent.

The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status under law.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet