Benefits:
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Home office stipend
Patton Trial Group is seeking experienced insurance defense attorneys. We are an 18-attorney full-service litigation firm specializing in the defense of personal injury matters, product liability, professional liability, construction defect, and business/commercial litigation.
With a main office in Ontario, we cover most of California with multiple attorneys working remotely across the state.
We are seeking to add experienced attorneys to support our expanding caseload and growing clientele. The attorneys would be responsible for their own caseloads, reviewing documents/discovery, taking depositions, retaining and consulting with experts, attending court hearings, reporting to clients, and preparing for trial. We also offer interested attorneys the opportunity to second-chair trials with the possibility of progressing to leading trials of their own.
Ideally, the candidate will have 5 - 20 years of prior experience in Personal Injury, enabling them to step in and contribute immediately.
Primary responsibilities would include:
Initial File Review, drafting initial evaluations and discovery plans • Deposing and defending party depositions • Working with paralegals on obtaining, reviewing and summarizing medical records • Maintaining contact with clients and reporting • Retaining and consulting with expert witnesses • Taking and defending expert witness depositions • Legal research and memoranda when necessary • Preparing Trial Documents • Second Chair, and potential First Chair Trial experience possible to interested candidates (but not necessary)
Qualifications
Juris Doctor Degree
Active California State Bar license
Previous experience with insurance defense law preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail
Knowledge of Discovery Rules and general procedures
Effectiveness in working both independently and collaboratively
Excellent client relations
Timely reporting
Comfortable handling depositions and court appearances
Ability to manage deadlines and proactively move cases forward
Familiarity with carrier guidelines is a plus
What we offer:
Highly competitive compensation
Substantial employer contribution toward Health insurance, Dental, and Vision
Generous work-from-home stipend
4% matching 401K plan
Billable hours expectation of 1800 annually
Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 per year, full-time, depending upon experience.
Benefits:
401(k)
Health Insurance
Vision and Dental Insurance options
Work from home stipend
This is a remote position.