Associate Attorney General Liability Defense

Job Overview: A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join its General Liability Defense team in Concord, CA. This role is ideal for attorneys with a background in defending general liability claims and a commitment to delivering comprehensive legal representation. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of cases, supporting clients through every stage of the legal process, from claims handling to trial and appeal.

Duties:

• Case Preparation and Analysis: Review and summarize medical records to strengthen case strategy and advocacy.
• Court Representation: Draft and file motions, appear in court, and represent clients at hearings.
• Deposition Management: Prepare clients for depositions, attend depositions, and handle both fact witness and expert witness depositions.
• Report Drafting: Create initial, interim, pre-trial, and appellate reports to ensure detailed documentation of case progress.
• Discovery Process: Draft and respond to discovery motions, managing discovery responses as part of case preparation.
• Client Representation in Court: Attend regular court appearances and hearings, working to achieve optimal results for clients.
• Motion and Brief Writing: Prepare motions for summary judgments and other critical case documents to support litigation goals.

Requirements:

• California Bar Admission: Must be an active member of the California State Bar.
• Legal Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in complex legal scenarios.
• Research Proficiency: Excellent research skills with a high standard for written and oral communication.
• Discovery Management: Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery-related motions.
• Court Experience: Comfort and experience with court appearances, hearings, and depositions.
• Deposition Proficiency: Capable of taking and defending depositions of both fact and expert witnesses.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active California Bar License (required).

Skills:

• Analytical Ability: Strong analytical skills to navigate complex general liability cases effectively.
• Communication Skills: Proficiency in both written and oral communication to advocate effectively for clients.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify solutions to intricate legal issues.
• Litigation Experience: Proven experience with court appearances, hearings, and depositions in a legal setting.
• Document Management: Attention to detail in drafting reports, motions, and case documentation.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive, dynamic team committed to professional growth.
• Engage in diverse, high-impact cases, working closely with experienced legal professionals.
• Join a collaborative environment focused on excellence in legal defense.

This full-time opportunity is perfect for attorneys with 3-10 years of general liability defense experience who are eager to excel in a collaborative, client-focused legal setting. The firm seeks attorneys dedicated to providing strategic and effective legal representation at all stages of the litigation process.

This full-service business law firm has offices in Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, Louisville, Lexington, West Palm Beach, Chicago, Pensacola, Phoenix, Panama City, U.S. Virgin Islands, Orange County, Las Vegas, San Juan and Los Angeles. The firm has expertise in the areas of corporate structure, intellectual property, immigration, international law,real estate transactions,title insurance defense,bankruptcy,asset protection,land use,probate litigation,estate planning,commercial litigation,real estate litigation, andmergers and acquisitions.