Litigation Attorney - PI / CD

Mokri Vanis & Jones, LLP; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) + Employer Match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Mokri Vanis & Jones, LLP, a California-based firm, seeks an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience to contribute and grow within a dynamic team. The role focuses on personal injury with assignments in construction and real property litigation.

You will handle depositions, discovery, and court appearances, while maintaining client relationships. The firm offers a supportive culture, competitive compensation, and a broad benefits package, including paid time off and professional

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Persuasion and negotiation abilities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with professional ethics.
• Proficiency with standard computer software.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on legal best practices and provide legal support.
• Prepare case file documents and trial briefs.
• Draft and administer legal documents including contracts, memos, and motions.
• Review discovery documents and map the best strategy.
• Attend hearings, court appearances, and case conferences.

Job description

Full-time

Description

Are you driven to do great work and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-performing environment? Do you want to be part of a firm known for its strength, reputation, and continued growth in Orange County? If so, we may be the law firm for you!

We are seeking a skilled attorney who is ready to contribute, grow, and make an impact.

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 and Jones LLP has an immediate full-time opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience, which includes party, percipient witness, and expert depositions, court appearances, propounding and responding to written discovery and law and motion experience. The areas of practice would be primarily personal injury with certain case assignments involving construction, real property, and business litigation.

What You'll Do:

• 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 company 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 file from opening to close
• Maintain client relationships and communicate case status often
• Bill a minimum of 1900 hours per year (approx. 158.5 hrs monthly).

Requirements

• 2+ 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 vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays

Salary Description

Base Salary+Potential to reach Billable Hour Bonus