Litigation Attorney

Macdonald & Cody, LLP; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus program

Employer-paid healthcare and dental insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid State Bar annual dues

Continuing Legal Education paid

Flexible spending accounts

Cell phone allowance

Casual attire

Job summary

A reputable insurance defense firm in Riverside is seeking an experienced attorney with a minimum of 3 years in insurance defense litigation. The ideal candidate will handle court appearances, litigation tasks, and gain trial experience. Essential skills include strong analytical, writing, and communication abilities. The firm offers a generous benefits package, including healthcare, 401K matching, and a salary range of $100,000 - $190,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in insurance defense.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Experience in litigation and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Court appearances and trial preparation.
• Organizing and analyzing case information.
• Drafting law and motion documents.
• Meeting with clients and managing depositions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Active member of the California State Bar

Job description

Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an established insurance defense litigation firm specializing in catastrophic personal injury cases. We are seeking highly motivated attorneys with a minimum of 3 plus years of relevant experience for our Riverside office with the ability to commute to Los Angeles and surrounding counties for court appearances and depositions. Prior insurance defense experience is required.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, can work independently, and function well as part of a legal team. This is a great opportunity for an attorney looking to gain litigation and trial experience.

Duties include court appearances, organizing and analyzing case information, propounding and responding to written discovery, law and motion drafting, meeting with clients, taking and defending depositions including experts, and all phases of trial preparation. There is also an opportunity for first and second-chair trial experience.

Ideal Candidate Must

• Be an active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Be able to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Have excellent analytical, writing, and research skills.
• Be able to work in a team setting.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Generous bonus program.
• Employer-paid healthcare and dental insurance.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid State Bar annual dues.
• Continuing Legal Education requirements paid.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Casual attire.
• The salary range in California for this role is $100,000 -$190,000 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.

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