Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create persuasive case strategies that transcend emotional arguments and achieve impactful results.

• Establish elevated standards, challenge mediocrity, and strive for excellence in all endeavors.

• Independently oversee court appearances, depositions, motion practices, and trials.

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across all levels of experience.

• Ensure consistent and professional communication with clients.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with both existing and potential clients.

• Mentor and support junior attorneys, aiding in team development and success.

• Manage diverse civil litigation cases, encompassing automobile liability, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, professional liability, and construction defects.

• Partner with seasoned litigators and take substantial responsibility for cases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Valid California bar license is required.

• 1–8 years of robust litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Capability to independently handle a complete caseload from discovery to trial.

• Previous experience in insurance defense is preferred.

• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Self-driven with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each subsequent tier.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, including options available at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4-5%.

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan ($100-$200/month) for full-time attorneys after one year of service.

• Paid parental leave at full base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Employee Assistance Program available through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development programs.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and coverage for bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clear pathway to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving opportunities.

• Social and off-site events.

• Flexible Work Model: Options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work are available.