Full-Time In-Person Litigation Attorney — La Jolla

Astuno & Associates, APC; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Astuno & Associates, APC is seeking a full-time Litigation Attorney for our La Jolla, CA office. The role requires preparing and presenting cases, performing legal research, drafting pleadings and briefs, and negotiating settlements to protect client interests.

The ideal candidate has a JD, CA State Bar admission, excellent drafting and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with LexisNexis/Westlaw.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court proceedings and other legal matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
• Advise clients on their legal rights and obligations.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting litigation.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to ensure effective case management.
• Prepare for trials by organizing evidence and developing case strategies.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Astuno & Associates, APC is seeking a full-time Litigation Attorney for our La Jolla, CA office. The role requires preparing and presenting cases, performing legal research, drafting pleadings and briefs, and negotiating settlements to protect client interests.

The ideal candidate has a JD, CA State Bar admission, excellent drafting and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary practice.