Associate Attorney
Essential Duties:
- Draft and prepare briefs, settlement offers, discovery motions, motions for summary judgment and all trial motions
- Take and defend all levels of depositions from witnesses, parties, and experts
- Interview clients to understand case details, identify issues, and determine a strategy for settlement or trial
- Correspond and negotiate settlements with opposing counsel
- Prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, acquiring evidence, and conducting investigations
- Help clients prepare for mediation sessions or settlement conferences with opposing counsel
- Educate clients about their legal rights and responsibilities throughout the process
- Prepare and file court documents such as complaints or motions
- Represent clients in court proceedings
Required Skills and Experience:
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State bar
- At least 3 years of experience specializing in general liability or personal injury
- Trial experience is a plus
- Ability to negotiate favorable and cost-effective settlements
- Ability to manage and prioritize large and complex case load
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus