Litigation Associate Attorney

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Litigation Associate - Full Time

Myers Widders is looking for a sharp, driven litigation associate to join our team in beautiful downtown Ventura. If you can take a case from start to finish, write like a pro, think on your feet, and produce courtroom-ready work, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

Located in downtown Ventura near the beach, botanical gardens, restaurants, cafes, and shopping, we maintain a collegial and collaborative office committed to work-life harmony. Our team of 15 attorneys and 9 staff members is dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients in business and civil litigation, collections, construction defect, corporate law, employment/labor law, estate planning and probate, insurance, personal injury, public agency law, real estate law, and other legal matters.

What You'll Do

If hired for this position, you will:

assist in case evaluation and pre-litigation strategy;

draft pleadings and motions, and propound and respond to discovery;

take and defend depositions;

conduct research and provide analysis regarding substantive and procedural law;

appear in court, arbitration, and mediation;

advise on transactional matters and prepare related documents, as needed;

perform other associate tasks as assigned; and

be a valuable and valued member of our team.

Who You Are

To be successful in this job, you must:

have a J.D. degree with strong academic credentials;

be an active member of California State Bar in good standing;

be able to rapidly synthesize case facts and the application of relevant law;

consistently generate top-quality filing-ready work product for review by senior attorneys, and take and apply constructive criticism to improve your work product and client results;

work well independently and in a team; and

champion the firm's mission, ethics, and values.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact at a firm that values your talent and growth? Send your cover letter and resume to Jill L. Friedman at .