Senior Associate

Reisz Siderman Eisenberg, APC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A civil litigation defense firm in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in habitability and/or premises liability matters. The ideal candidate should be licensed in California, possess strong research and writing capabilities, and have expertise in discovery processes. This position offers competitive salary from $165,000 to $185,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience handling habitability and/or premises liability matters.
• Active license in good standing with California State Bar.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and co-counsel during all phases of discovery.
• Organize and maintain case files; manage discussions with team.
• Review and analyze discovery requests and prepare responses.
• Assist with document reviews for context and privilege.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Concise communication skills

Familiarity with discovery processes

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

Overview

Reisz Siderman Eisenberg, APC is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 3-6 or more years’ experience that includes handling habitability and/or premises liability matters to join our established and fast-growing civil litigation defense firm in Los Angeles. Applicants must demonstrate strong research and writing skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, and be licensed to practice in California.

RSE offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, opportunities for advancement, and comprehensive training. We strongly value a collegial environment and work-life balance, with a billing requirement of 1800 hours annually and remote work flexibility as well as a generous quarterly bonus structure.

Salary Range: $165,000 – $185,000 (commensurate with experience)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and co-counsel during all phases of discovery; manage all facets of case from discovery through trial
• Organize and maintain case files; coordinate with secretaries and other staff
• Review and analyze discovery requests and prepare discovery responses
• Supervise document reviews with legal team, clients, and vendors
• Assist with document reviews for responsiveness, case issues, and privilege responses to discovery requests and to identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, case issues in context
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial
• Prepare standard court filings
• Keep accurate time records for fees to clients

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Must be actively licensed and in good standing with California State Bar
• Experience handling habitability and/or premises liability matters
• Strong, concise communication and writing skills
• Experience in taking and defending depositions
• Experience in reporting to insurance carriers preferred
• Experience in preparing/drafting/arguing demurrers, motions to strike, motions for summary adjudication/judgment preferred
• Familiarity with written and oral discovery is required
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to Office Manager, Jack Witcher, [e-mail].