Attorney

APR Consulting, Inc.; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Employer Match

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

APR Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Attorney in Concord, CA for a direct hire role with hybrid/remote options. The attorney will handle general liability or construction defect matters, require 5+ years of experience, and hold a California JD with bar admission.

Salary ranges from $150K to $180K and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include client consultation, mediation/trial briefs, drafting documents, discovery review, and representing the firm in court

Qualifications

• JD required and CA bar admission.
• 5+ years of liability or construction defect experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on legal strategies and provide support.
• Prepare mediation and trial briefs with the legal team.
• Draft contracts, memos, and motions.
• Review discovery documents and plan the best course of action.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials as required.
• Represent the firm in legal proceedings and coordinate witness depositions.
• Maintain case files from opening to close and update clients regularly.
• Research and interpret laws and rulings to anticipate risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Legal research

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

CA Bar Admission

Job description

Location: Concord, CA 94520(Open for remote or hybrid option)

Position: Attorney

Salary: $150K to $180K (Direct Hire)

Our client is an established mid-sized law firm with 5 offices throughout California and Nevada. Our firm provides a full range of transaction and litigation services. We represent a broad spectrum of clients, from major multinational corporations and financial institutions to family-owned small businesses and private individuals.

Summary:

• Attorney with 5+ years of experience in general liability or construction defect. Successful candidates will have exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with clients. Ideal candidates must have significant experience conducting complex discovery, taking and defending depositions, attending court appearances, attending mediations, drafting/opposing motions and trial experience.

Duties:

• Consult with clients on the best legal practices and provide legal support
• Work with the legal team to compile comprehensive mediation and trial briefs
• Draft and administer legal documents not limited to contracts, memos, and motions
• Review discovery documents and define the best course of action
• Adhere to a consistent schedule of hearings, court appearances, and case-related conferences
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, including trials and hearings
• Facilitate the depositions of experts and case witnesses
• Research and interpret law and rulings and anticipate legal risks
• Maintain case file from opening to close
• Maintain client relationships and communicate case status often

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in general liability or construction defect.
• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and current license by the state bar to practice law in the state of CA required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skills of persuasion and negotiation
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong computer skills and competency
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics
• Administrative and managerial experience preferred
• Jury trial and bench trial experience

The Firm culture is about teamwork, support, good communication, a work/life balance, and professional development opportunities. They offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) + Employer Match
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We look forward to working with you!