Associate Attorney needed for Los Angeles office

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a highly skilled Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong research and negotiation skills, experience in legal analysis and case preparation, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities. The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic legal environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy.
• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Negotiate settlements and engage in settlement discussions with opposing counsel.
• Provide legal advice and represent clients in various legal matters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and other team members on case strategy and preparation.
• Manage caseloads effectively, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings as required.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Stay current with legal developments and changes in the law relevant to the firm's practice areas.

Requirements

• Strong research and negotiation skills.
• Experience in legal analysis and case preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar license in California.

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong negotiation and settlement skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Capability to work independently as well as part of a team.

This California based firm focuses on personal injury law and employment law throughout California. Specializing in employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wage violations, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, this firm has achieved outstanding results on behalf of clients. With more than 30 years of combined experience, the lawyers are committed to protecting the right of employees and ensure that every seriously injured individual by the negligence of others to get fairly compensated for all their suffering. By providing top-quality service, the firm and lawyers have earned an excellent reputation in the legal community. They have been rated as Top 100 Rising Start in California, Top 25 Rising Start in Orange County, Top 10 Personal Injury attorneys Under 40 in California.