Litigation Associate

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partner mentorship providing guidance

Amazing teams and work life balance

Hybrid, Remote or In-Office Work Models

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flex Spending Plan

401K + Employer Match

Job summary

A prestigious civil litigation defense firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate to join their legal team. The role offers a remote work model and involves managing case aspects, including drafting motions and representing clients. Qualifications include CA Civil Litigation experience and active membership in the California State Bar. The position offers a salary range of $125,000 - $150,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Prior CA Civil Litigation experience required.
• Proven track record of drafting and arguing motions.
• Ability to effectively navigate the court system.
• Experience in trial preparation and courtroom representation.
• Skilled in conducting depositions and witness examinations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file motions, pleadings, and discovery.
• Represent clients in trial, arbitrations, depositions, and mediations.
• Update clients and/or their insurers.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients.
• Manage day-to-day litigation tasks.

Skills

Prior CA Civil Litigation experience

Proven track record of drafting and arguing motions

Ability to effectively navigate the court system

Experience in trial preparation and courtroom representation

Skilled in conducting depositions and witness examinations

Superior written and verbal communication abilities

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Capable of working both independently and as part of a team

Active member of the California State Bar

Experience in construction or casualty claims

Job description

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP is a prestigious civil litigation defense firm with 44 years of experience. Since 1980, we have specialized in construction defect and casualty claims, successfully representing developers and general contractors in major cases. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

We are seeking a full-time Litigation Associate to join our talented legal team in San Diego, CA. This role offers a remote work model. (Remote position, however, must live within driving distance to the local office as occasional onsite work may be required in San Diego.) You will be integral to our civil litigation defense efforts, managing various aspects of case management and client representation: drafting and filing motions, preparing for and attending court trials, conducting depositions and providing legal counsel to our clients.

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file motions, pleadings and discovery.
• Represent clients in trial, arbitrations, depositions and mediations.
• Update clients and/or their insurers.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients.
• Manage day-to-day litigation tasks.
• Meet and maintain annual firm billable requirements monthly.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Prior CA Civil Litigation experience required.
• Proven track record of drafting and arguing motions.
• Ability to effectively navigate the court system.
• Experience in trial preparation and courtroom representation.
• Skilled in conducting depositions and witness examinations.
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Active member of the California State Bar.
• Experience in construction or casualty claims a plus.

Benefits of Joining Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP

• Partner mentorship providing guidance, advice, feedback and support
• Amazing teams and work life balance
• Hybrid, Remote or In-Office Work Models
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Plan
• 401K + Employer Match

We encourage candidates of all experience levels to apply, regardless of background or salary expectations. The starting salary for this position is $125,000-$150,000, with compensation scaling upward based on the candidate's qualifications, expertise, and relevant experience. Total compensation will be discussed in initial interview.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice