Associate Attorney - Transportation

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in legal services is seeking an associate attorney for their Los Angeles office. This role requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in transportation litigation, emphasizing strong research, writing, and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, taking on significant responsibilities while working closely with experienced attorneys. The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in legal practice.

Benefits

401K with employer match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long Term Care

Flexible Spending accounts

Paid parking

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in transportation litigation required.
• Must have strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle meaningful legal work at every stage of the case.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs as required.

Skills

Transportation Litigation

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

State Court Experience

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice in California

Job description

An immediate opening for an associate in their Los Angeles office with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in handling transportation litigation. Significant experience necessary in performing all aspects of discovery in transportation matters as well as attending mediations. Must also have ability and desire to provide excellent work product that reflects strong research, writing, and analytical skills as well as drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs. Offices are currently remote.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Associates are given meaningful, hands on legal work at every stage of their careers while working closely with other attorneys and Partners. Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as a track record of insightful research and persuasive writing abilities. We are looking for candidates who can assume immediate responsibility and are willing to work as an integral part of a collaborative team.
• Must also have the ability and desire to provide excellent work product that reflects strong research, writing, and analytical skills as well as drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.

Qualifications and Skills:

• JD must be from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in California
• 3 to 5 years of experience in handling transportation litigation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• State court experience

Culture and Diversity

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community of professionals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender or gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, diverse abilities, or Veteran status. With these different backgrounds come different approaches, ideas and perspectives, which we believe is how an organization grows and thrives.

Benefits:

In addition to a collegial working environment that offers training, mentorship and support to help develop your career toward partnership, we offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits including 401K which is voluntary and self-directed with employer match
• Health insurance: Firm pays 90% of the cost for employee coverage under the HMO plan.
• Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• Income protection in the event of a Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate benefits provided at no cost to employees and are paid entirely by the firm
• Dental insurance – employer paid 50%
• Vision insurance – employer paid 75%
• Long Term Care and Flexible Spending accounts
• Eligibility to participate in the firm's year-end bonus program
• Referral fee programs
• Opportunity for advancement
• Professional but business casual work environment
• Paid parking in the building