Worker's Comp/ Employment Attorney

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 time off

Job summary

Mokri Vanis & Jones, LLP in Newport Beach, CA seeks an attorney with 3+ years of experience in Employment Law (including PAGA) or Worker's Compensation for a full-time role.

You will advise clients, draft briefs and motions, take and defend depositions, and appear in court, mediations, and hearings while maintaining client relationships and case status. California bar license is required and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required and current CA bar license.
• 3+ years related experience in Employment Law or Worker's Comp.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with professional ethics.

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 including contracts, memos, and motions.
• Review discovery documents and define the best course of action.
• Represent the company in trials and hearings; coordinate depositions.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Detail-oriented

Ethics & professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Research Tools

Job description

Full-time

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 and Jones LLP has an immediate full-time opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of experience in either Employment Law (including PAGA) or Worker's Compensation. 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/opposing motions.

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

Qualifications

• 3+ 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

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

• 3+ 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

Salary Description

Base Plus Potential Bonus