Litigation Attorney Associate

Mokri Vanis & Jones; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) + Employer Match

Supplemental Insurance Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mokri Vanis & Jones in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a full-time associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience in personal injury law. Responsibilities include consulting with clients, preparing case files, drafting legal documents, and representing the firm in legal proceedings. Ideal candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and a California state bar license. We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Current license by the state bar to practice law in California is required.
• Administrative and managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on legal best practices.
• Prepare case file documents.
• Compile comprehensive trial briefs.
• Draft legal documents including contracts and motions.
• Review discovery documents.
• Adhere to schedule for hearings and court appearances.
• Represent the firm in legal proceedings.
• Facilitate depositions of experts and case witnesses.
• Research and interpret law and rulings.
• Maintain case files from opening to close.
• Communicate case status to clients frequently.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Problem-solving capabilities

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Persuasion skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Professional attitude

Personal ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

• Mokri Vanis & Jones, LLP is an established mid-sized law firm with 5 offices throughout California and Nevada. Our firm provides a full range of transaction and litigation services. We represent a broad spectrum of clients, from major multinational corporations and financial institutions to family-owned small businesses and private individuals.

About the Role:

• Mokri Vanis & Jones LLP has an immediate full-time opportunity for an associate with 2‑5 years of experience in personal injury. Successful candidates will have exceptional analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with clients. Ideal candidates must have significant experience taking and defending depositions, attending court appearances, attending mediations, and drafting or opposing motions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients on legal best practices and provide legal support
• Prepare case file documents
• Work with the legal team to compile comprehensive trial briefs
• Draft and administer legal documents not limited to contracts, memos, and motions
• Review discovery documents and define the best course of action
• Adhere to a consistent schedule of hearings, court appearances, and case‑related conferences
• Represent the firm in legal proceedings such as trials and hearings
• Facilitate the depositions of experts and case witnesses
• Research and interpret law and rulings and anticipate legal risks
• Maintain case files from opening to close
• Maintain client relationships and communicate case status often

Qualifications:

• 2‑5 years related experience or equivalent
• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and current license by the state bar to practice law in the state of CA required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skills of persuasion and negotiation
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Detail‑oriented
• Strong computer skills and competency
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics
• Administrative and managerial experience preferred

Why Work With Us? Our firm culture is about teamwork, support, good communication, a work/life balance, and professional development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) + Employer Match
• Supplemental Insurance Options (LTD, Life, STD, Critical Illness, etc.)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays

We look forward to hearing from you!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.