Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable civil litigation and professional liability defense firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Attorney for its Huntington Beach office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on insurance defense, medical malpractice, and/or elder law. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to join a thriving firm and work on a dynamic team. A $5000 sign-on bonus is being offered for a limited time.

Location:

• Huntington Beach, CA

Duties:

• Independently manage a caseload alongside a partner
• Conduct legal research using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, and other resources
• Draft, review, and analyze legal documents including contracts, pleadings, and briefs
• Handle discovery, analyze medical and employment records
• Attend and manage court appearances, depositions, and client meetings
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing status reports on cases
• Provide support to the team on various legal matters, with a focus on medical malpractice, elder defense, and insurance defense

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in civil defense litigation, preferably with a focus on insurance defense, medical malpractice, and/or elder law
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven track record of legal analysis and attention to detail
• Experience handling depositions, court appearances, and client meetings
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic
• Licensed to practice law in the State of California

Education:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school (preferred)

Certifications:

• Active member of the California State Bar (Required)

Skills:

• Strong oral advocacy and analytical skills
• Excellent writing and communication abilities
• Familiarity with insurance defense litigation and carrier billing/reporting guidelines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Benefits:

• Bonus incentives for all full-time attorneys
• Medical benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Representing Southern California and beyond, this professional liability defense firm was established several years ago by long time friends and colleagues. The firm practices in areas of real estate, employment law, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, insurance, liability product, and others. With 90 years of combined experience, the highly skilled team of lawyers has achieved fruitful results in trials, arbitrations, dispositive motions, and dismissals. By concentrating on trust and cooperation between clients and lawyers, the firm provides practical and cost-effective solutions using the most innovative and efficient methods and techniques. The firm has a fast-paced, efficient, challenging, and collaborative environment.