Junior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

We are primarily a litigation law firm that specializes in lemon law and personal injury matters. As our firm grows, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our hard-working legal team.

This job listing is also for licensed attorneys, including junior attorneys and those who have recently passed the bar. We do have a preference for attorneys who have at least some prior litigation experience doing discovery, taking depositions, and/or appearing in Court. However, we are not making this a requirement.

This position is great for someone who prefers to work a smaller firm where he/she can grow with, learn, and make a difference. We are looking for hard-workers and detail-oriented individuals who want to help others.

In working with our firm, you will not be "paper-pushing." You will be appearing in Court, taking depositions, communicating with clients and opposing counsels, etc. You need to be a go-getter and know how to work independently. Prior experience in personal injury or lemon law is highly preferable.

This job is an in-office position and only available for attorneys already licensed to practice in law in California. We prefer individuals who are local to Woodland Hills, or the San Fernando Valley.

Responsibilities:

• Draft legal documents, including briefs, motions, oppositions, etc.
• Take and defend depositions;
• Appear at hearings;
• Assist in negotiating settlements and agreements for clients in various legal matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research
• Communicate with clients
• Maintain organized case files and manage administrative tasks related to ongoing cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases and participate in client meetings to discuss strategies.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact clients or cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and a valid license to practice law.
• Knowledge of personal injury or lemon law is a plus.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear and persuasive legal documents.
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing individual responsibilities effectively.
• Prior experience in a law firm or relevant legal setting is preferred but not required.

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually + Year-end bonus based on performance

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Full-time) In Office

Benefits: Vacation days, sick days, disability insurance, 401K and 5 paid holidays. We do not offer health insurance at this time but expect to do so in the near future.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

• License to practice law in california? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Required)

Work Location: In person