A Full-Service AV-rated national law firm with offices in NY, NJ, PA, FL, CA and GA
Associate Attorney
Location
California
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
$130K - $250K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Associate Attorney
Lydecker LLP
• Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery • Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested • Prepare for and attend depositions • Assist with preparation for and/or participate in mediation and trial • Must be willing and able to bill • Any other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- A California bar license in good standing
- A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
- A minimum of 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General Liability, Mass Tort, Toxic Tort, Construction Defect, Labor and Employment, and/or any insurance defense litigation.
- Previous experience should include managing up to 20 cases at once, taking and defending depositions, appearance in court, motion, and discovery drafting; mediation and trial experience a huge plus; experience mentoring junior Associates a huge plus
- Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred.
- Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
- Be self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
- Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
- Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
- Temperament: Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.
- Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers
Benefits
- Quarterly bonuses based on your billable hours
- Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
- Hybrid or remote work environment
- Flexible work hours
- Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
- Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Optional Critical Illness Insurance
- Optional Cancer Insurance
- Optional Hospitalization Insurance
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Optional Flexible Spending Account
- 401k after one calendar year of employment
- Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
- One-on-one mentorship and training by Partners
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