Litigation Associate - Insurance Defense, Med Mal

Wroten & Associates Inc dba Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello in Orange County, CA, seeks an Associate Attorney with civil defense litigation experience to join our team. You will handle discovery, support trial preparation, and communicate with clients while working closely with senior attorneys.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, California admission, and strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills. A collaborative, growth-oriented mindset is valued.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 1+ years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Experience with medical malpractice or elder abuse preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Independently work with a Partner.
• Conduct legal research, handle discovery, and analyze medical records.
• Regularly attend court appearances, depositions, and meetings.
• Communicate with clients and draft status reports.

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello in Orange County, CA, seeks an Associate Attorney with civil defense litigation experience to join our team. You will handle discovery, support trial preparation, and communicate with clients while working closely with senior attorneys.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, California admission, and strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills. A collaborative, growth-oriented mindset is valued.