Junior Litigation Associate

J&Y Law Firm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO: 4 Personal Time-Off; 6 Sick Days.

Paid holidays

Free parking

Job summary

A leading law firm in California is looking for a Junior Litigation Associate to join their team in Los Angeles. This mid-senior level role demands candidates with trial experience in personal injury and a commitment to exceptional client service. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, participating in discovery, and preparing for trial. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative work culture where employees can grow and advance their skills.

Qualifications

• Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
• Trial experience in personal injury field.
• Ability to manage 50+ litigation cases effectively and efficiently.
• Strong personal focus on meeting or exceeding individual and Firm goals.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and manage relationship with clients.
• Actively participate in discovery and motion drafting.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Research applicable laws for client cases.
• Prepare for trial and advocate at trial.

Skills

Trial experience in personal injury field

Excellent writing and proofreading skills

Ability to manage 50+ litigation cases effectively

Solid knowledge of case management systems

General computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Active member of the State Bar of California

Tools

Litify case management software

Job description

This range is provided by J&Y Law Firm. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

We are a rapidly growing Plaintiff's Elder Abuse & Personal Injury practice located in Los Angeles, CA. We are currently seeking an experienced Junior Litigation Associate to join our dynamic team.

We are proud of our commitment to and vision of providing clients with the highest level of service. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants the chance to make a difference for our clients and contribute to our firm as a whole.

What we provide

• A team environment guided by respect and care
• An investment in technology and processes for our team
• A challenging, fast paced, and interesting case load
• A very competitive salary
• Growth opportunity and a collaborative team environment, in addition to a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision options and paid parking.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and manage relationship with clients and document contact in Litify
• Communicate with opposing counsel
• Actively participate in discovery and motion drafting
• Take and defend depositions
• Fully investigate each case and document findings in Litify
• Attend depositions, hearings, conferences, interviews, and trials
• Research, investigate and identify the laws that are applicable to client cases
• Interview and depose witnesses and parties
• Mediate the case
• Prepare for trial
• Be prepared to try at least 3 cases per calendar year to verdict
• Advocate at trial, counseling clients once a settlement is reached
• Attend and lead weekly Calendar meetings with assigned paralegal
• Submit reporting of fees earned to owner quarterly
• Maintains utmost professional standards towards the Firm and its clients
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing
• Trial experience in personal injury field
• Ability to manage 50+ litigation cases effectively and efficiently
• Well organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Solid knowledge of case management and systems
• General computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Litify case management software
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Strong personal focus on meeting or exceeding individual, department, and Firm goals
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented work environment
• Ability to work independently and efficiently; prioritize tasks

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a positive and collaborative work environment.

• 401K
• PTO: 4 Personal Time-Off; 6 Sick Days.
• Paid holidays
• Free parking

All applications are confidential.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about fighting on behalf of individuals against large firms and companies, and if helping those who cannot help themselves is important to you, we invite you to join our team.

We value our employees and believe in fostering a culture of growth, development and success. You will have opportunities to expand your skills and advance within the firm. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your confidential application.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

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