Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Description Job Description Job Summary
Expanding Workers' Compensation Defense firm looking for a dynamic associate to join our team. Candidate must be a self-starter, personable, and eager to work in a fast pace environment. The necessary skillset must include legal research, document review, and oral and written advocacy. As an Associate Attorney, you work underneath a senior attorney on each case you are assigned. Your tasks include drafting legal documents, assisting with the discovery process, and performing legal research for each case. While we sometimes negotiate settlements on behalf of clients without going to trial, we are looking for someone who can aggressively represent our client's interests. Our firm offers remote capability, with some travel to courts throughout Southern California. Our case manager is cloud-based. We are a paperless firm.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings
Assist with the discovery process by administering depositions, issuing interrogatories, and reviewing documents
Negotiate settlements
Perform legal research
Make court appearances as necessary
Conduct initial consultations with potential clients
Requirements and Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
License to practice law
Litigating experience (3-7 years)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
you are TRULY INTERESTED in WORKERS COMPENSATION DEFENSE
Benefits
Competitive salary package offered with bonus structure and room for growth
Willing to provide education and training.
Remote capability, with some travel to courts throughout Southern California
Candidate "MUST" be at least a 1-2 year licensed attorney with the State of California or a recent law school graduate waiting on bar results. Competitive salary package offered with bonus structure and room for growth. Willing to provide education and training. We have a very strong client base, ranging from Municipalities, Public Utilities, and Self Insured Employers in a variety of disciplines. Please do not consider us as a waystation. We value team players and commitment to building your career goals for years to come.
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