Junior General Liability Defense Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Irvine is seeking a Junior General Liability Defense Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should be admitted to the State Bar of California and possess 0-3 years of civil litigation defense experience or demonstrate a strong interest in working on general liability matters. Some prior experience with written discovery, attending depositions, preparing motions, or assisting with trial preparation is a plus.

Duties:

• Assist in the defense of general liability matters, including personal injury, premises liability, auto/trucking accidents, habitability, and construction defect cases
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Assist with written discovery, including drafting interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions
• Attend depositions and prepare summaries
• Assist with motion practice, including drafting motions and memoranda
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing witnesses
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation

Requirements:

• Admission to the State Bar of California
• 0-3 years of civil litigation defense experience or a strong interest in general liability matters
• Prior experience with written discovery, depositions, motions, or trial preparation is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Education:

Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Admitted to the State Bar of California

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Written and oral communication
• Written discovery drafting
• Deposition attendance and summary preparation
• Motion drafting
• Trial preparation assistance
• Case management
• Organizational skills

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Firm-paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy
• 401k
• Mentorship opportunities
• Firm-sponsored educational programs
• Social firm lunches and events

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