Junior Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with project-based litigation work while developing the skills needed to manage cases independently
• Absorb insurance defense and insurance subrogation matters involving carrier clients
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses and correspondence
• Participate in discovery, hearings, depositions and trial preparation
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts and other parties
• Maintain organized case files, calendars and deadlines across a high-volume caseload
• Develop the ability to manage cases from initial assignment through resolution
• Accurately record billable time and maintain current case information in ProLaw

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Newly licensed attorney or one to two years of legal experience
• Prior clerkship, internship or practical litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical abilities
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Associate bonus pool based on firm profitability, billable hours, and individual performance
• Origination compensation equal to 5% of collected fees generated, with higher percentages considered for attorneys bringing an established book of business
• Unlimited paid time off
• Nine paid holidays

Pay

$110,000–$120,000 / DOE

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate both personal and professional needs