Associate Attorney - Litigation

Reisz Siderman Eisenberg, APC is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join our established civil litigation defense firm in Los Angeles. Applicants must demonstrate strong research and writing skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, and be licensed to practice in California. Experience in Habitability defense litigation is preferred. RSE offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, opportunities for advancement, and comprehensive training. We strongly value a collegial environment and work-life balance, with a billing requirement of 1800 hours annually and remote work flexibility as well as a generous bonus structure for hours exceeding 1800.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with clients and co-counsel during all phases of discovery; manage all facets of case from discovery through trial
• Organize and maintain case files; coordinate with secretaries and other staff
• Review and analyze discovery requests and prepare discovery responses
• Supervise document reviews with legal team, clients, and vendors
• Assist with document reviews for responsiveness, case issues, and privilege responses to discovery requests and to identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, case issues in context
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial
• Prepare standard court filings
• Keep accurate time records for fees to clients

Qualifications and skills of ideal candidate include:

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Must be actively licensed and in good standing with California State Bar
• Strong, concise communication and writing skills
• Experience in Habitability defense litigation is preferred
• Experience in taking and defending depositions
• Experience in reporting to insurance carriers preferred
• Experience in preparing/drafting/arguing demurrers, motions to strike, motions for summary adjudication/judgment preferred
• Familiarity with written and oral discovery is required
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Base salary: $145,000 to $175,000 commensurate with experience. Quarterly bonus/incentive pay program which begins immediately upon exceeding minimum billing expectation.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Office Manager, Jack Witcher, witcher@rse-law.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your California Bar license number?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90025