Attorney

Sedaghat Law Group; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k & 401k Matching

Free Parking

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Flexible and wonderful work atmosphere

Job summary

Sedaghat Law Group in Beverly Hills, CA seeks a litigation associate to join our established personal injury practice. The attorney will litigate and manage cases across car, trucking, slip-and-fall, and other personal injury matters, growing with the firm.

Responsibilities include drafting discovery, taking depositions, attending mediation, and courtroom appearances under supervision, contributing to trial strategy with the lead attorney.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in litigation through past work experience and case proceedings
• Self-motivated to seek assignments and provide suggestions
• Strong organizational skills with regular case updates
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient with clients and colleagues
• Responsive, articulate communication with team, clients, opposing counsel and court
• Critical thinker in solving difficult situations
• Eager to learn about legal matters and clients' lives
• Team player open to collaboration and critique, helping others succeed

Responsibilities

• Draft written discovery and manage discovery process
• Defend and take depositions and attend mediation
• Make court appearances and supervise litigation tasks from filing to trial
• Assist lead attorney in trial preparation and execution

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Team player

Communication

Tools

Outlook

Dropbox

FileVine

Job description

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM - (Beverly Hills, CA)

We are an established personal injury firm experiencing steady growth and seeking a litigation associate attorney to join us and grow with the firm.

The attorneywill litigate and manage various personal injury cases, including car accidents, trucking accidents, slip-and-falls, and more. This is a great opportunity to join an expanding firm and gain significant litigation experience. We will select candidates based on their experience and qualifications.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties will include: Drafting written discovery, defending and taking depositions, attending mediation, making court appearances, and handling all other aspects of the litigation process under the supervision and guidance of the principal attorney from the lawsuit stage until trial, including but not limited to assisting and participating with the lead attorney in the trial, e.g doing opening statements, direct of witnesses, etc.

Below are some of the other characteristics we look for in our ideal candidate:

• Demonstrated interest in litigation through past work experience, involvement in plaintiff's bar associations, and viewing case proceedings such as depositions, hearings, and trials
• Self-motivated to seek out assignments and offer suggestions
• Good organizational skills in providing regular updates on case assignments
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient with potential clients and established clients
• Responsive, well-spoken, and articulate in communicating with team members, clients, opposing counsel, and the court. This includes responding to questions and respecting others' time by crafting concise, informative emails.
• Critical thinker in providing solutions to difficult situations
• Loves to learn about legal matters and our clients' lives
• Works well in a team, is open to collaboration and critique, and wants to help others succeedProficient in the use of Outlook, Dropbox, and FileVine

**ALL REPLIES ARE CONFIDENTIAL**

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k & 401k Matching
• Commission Structure (if applicable)
• Free Parking
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• Flexible and wonderful work environment with a helpful team

Compensation:Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.