Associate Attorney

Expanding insurance defense law firm seeking several attorneys for immediate hire. 

 

* Seeking 2 associates with 1 to 5 years experience in litigation (personal injury preferred). 

 

* Also seeking 1 associate with 0-3 years experience for construction defect litigation.

 

Job Purpose:

Serves clients by supporting partners; planning and developing cases; researching case law; preparing and managing cases.

Duties:

* Plans case development by analyzing file material and client records and information; conferring with partners and staff attorneys.


* Develops case strategy by predicting how law applies to client's situation; identifying and evaluating legal options; preparing briefs and memoranda, including legal issues raised by the client's situation, legal rules governing the situation, and how the rules apply to the situation; providing explanations of legal strategies and potential actions; obtaining approval for a course of action.


* Prepares cases by gathering evidence; attending depositions, court hearing, conference calls, and client meetings; reviewing investigative findings; consulting with experts; engaging expert witnesses; preparing and interviewing witnesses; initiating and completing discovery process; developing arguments and testimony; initiating and completing filings, motions, and submissions at the direction of the partners.

* Supports attorneys at trials and hearings by organizing evidence and exhibits; taking notes; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses arrive as scheduled.

* Helps clients by initiating and maintaining contact; preparing clients to answer discovery; keeping clients informed of case status.

* Maintains cost standards by monitoring expenses; recommending cost-saving opportunities.

* Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.

* Must be highly motivated and organized.