Associate Attorney

Job Description Job Description Seeking Associate Attorney to Join our Team (Ventura County)

Law Firm

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Law Firm seeking two (2) experienced Associates for its busy and exciting litigation practice. The Firm represents Plaintiffs and Defendants in Construction law, Real Estate and Business Litigation. The ideal candidate will be a team player with solid academic credentials, 1-7 years of litigation experience, and be licensed to practice law in California.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a fast-moving practice and hone their litigation skills while receiving training and mentorship from partners with extensive experience. The firm has many long-term clients, and is committed to developing young attorneys to serve those clients and ultimately become partners.

In this position, a self-starter with strong attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills is expected. The ideal candidate is expected to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and possess the experience to immediately assume mature files, as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, motions and briefs; prepare discovery, respond to requests (admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, depositions, orders, etc.) and organize case materials
• Attend and manage court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences, taking and defending depositions, site inspections and trial
• Communicate clearly and logically (both orally and in writing) with courts, counsel, clients, witnesses and experts
• Accurate and timely recording of billable hours, in adherence to Firm policy
• Adhere to professional legal ethics and standards

• Strong written and critical thinking skills that lead to comprehensive persuasive writings
• Work both independently and as a contributing team member with paralegals and other support staff
• Ability to handle complex problems utilizing initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment
• License to practice law in the state of California with active bar membership
• Westlaw or Nexis experience

• Hearing/trial experience
• 1-5 years of civil litigation experience with working knowledge of CA Rules of Civil Procedure
• Working knowledge or demonstrated interest in construction law, real estate, contracts, insurance and/or complex litigation