Associate Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Create persuasive case strategies that effectively address emotional arguments and yield results.

• Uphold a higher standard, challenge mediocrity, and advocate for excellence.

• Take charge of court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials independently.

• Oversee discovery, case strategy, client communications, mediation, and trial preparations.

• 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 guide junior attorneys.

• Work alongside seasoned trial attorneys, fostering increasing independence.

• Engage in team meetings, social activities, and collaborative efforts throughout the Northern California office.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Current California bar license.

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

• Capability to independently manage a complete caseload from discovery through to trial.

• Prior experience in insurance defense is preferred.

• Understanding of 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 benefits, with plans available at no cost to employees.

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

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

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

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

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership.

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

• Company-wide charitable giving program.

• Opportunities for social and off-site events.

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, or onsite options.