Excel in your career with mentorship from successful litigation and trial lawyers in a supportive collaborative firm environment. Established, civil litigation firm with excellent trial and motion results seeks inspired Associate Attorney(s) with 5 to 10+ years of experience to join our civil litigation and coverage teams. Experience in property coverage, BI and bad faith defense is ideal, but not required. Remote, contract and “of counsel” arrangements available.
The firm is based in San Diego but practices and represents clients throughout California. The ideal candidate(s) are persons who excel in an intellectually challenging environment, are self-motived, confident, possess the ability to anticipate and execute next steps on cases, and who can efficiently complete multiple projects while delivering quality work product. The right candidate has excellent communication skills, a good personable attitude, an aptitude to learn, and genuine enthusiasm to grow into an excellent lawyer, participate in the legal community and contribute to the overall success of the firm and their own professional growth. We foster a team environment.
The ideal candidate(s) will handle all aspects of written discovery, research and prepare pleadings, motions and briefs, draft and prepare coverage evaluations, assist with and depositions, attend court hearings, handle mediations, and assist with trials with the opportunity to try cases.
We foster opportunities for professional development, mentorship and advancement within the firm and legal community. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
- Manage your own caseload under the supervision of either a senior attorney or partner
- Researching and drafting legal briefs, discovery and coverage opinions
- Attend court hearings, argue motions, take and defend depositions, trial preparation and assistance with trials.
- Client interaction
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA accredited Law School
- Admitted to practice in California and in good standing
- Must reside in California for remote position or be admitted in California
- Valid Driver’s license
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint
- Good attitude with professional appearance and demeanor
Requirements:
Active CA Bar License in Good Standing
Job Types: Full-time, Contract (Fully Remote Position Available)
Pay: From $125,000 per year commiserate with experience
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching upon eligibility
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Group Disability
- Flex vacation
- Vision insurance
- Bar fees and MCLE
Work Location: In person/hybrid or remote