Junior Associate Attorney
A plaintiff-side civil litigation firm is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to join its growing team. The firm handles serious personal injury, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, and class action matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation experience and develop into a trial lawyer.
Responsibilities
- Carry meaningful case responsibility from day one under the direct supervision of senior counsel.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Prepare cases for mediation and trial.
- Serve as second chair (and eventually first chair) in cases that proceed to trial.
Skills
- Strong legal research skills with proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- Excellent legal writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents and correspondence.
- Knowledge of litigation procedures and civil practice.
- Effective negotiation skills to support settlement discussions.
- Experience with case file organization and document management.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and apply relevant statutes and case law.
- Familiarity with legal research tools and software used in a fast-paced law office.
Required Qualifications
- 1-3 years of California civil litigation experience.
- Active California Bar membership in good standing.
- Comfortable working in a contingency-fee practice.
- Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense experience will also be considered.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Significant case responsibility and hands-on litigation experience.
- Exposure to complex, high-value litigation matters.
- Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys.
- Health benefits, 401(k), and paid time off.
- In-office position in the Los Angeles, CA area.
- Join a collaborative team committed to providing meaningful litigation experience while supporting your professional growth and long-term career development.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.