Trial Attorney

About J&Y Law Firm

We are a rapidly growing Plaintiff's Elder Abuse & Personal Injury practice located in Los Angeles, CA. We are currently seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join our dynamic team.

We are proud of our commitment to and vision of providing clients with the highest level of service. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants the chance to make a difference for our clients and contribute to our firm as a whole.

What we provide:

• A team environment guided by respect and care
• An investment in technology and processes for our team
• A challenging, fast paced, and interesting case load
• A very competitive salary
• Growth opportunity and a collaborative team environment, in addition to a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision options and paid parking.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate and manage relationship with clients and document contact in Litify
• Communicate with opposing counsel

• Actively participate in discovery and motion drafting
• Take and defend depositions
• Fully investigate each case and document findings in Litify
• Attend depositions, hearings, conferences, interviews, and trials
• Research, investigate and identify the laws that are applicable to client cases
• Interview and depose witnesses and parties
• Mediate the case
• Prepare for trial
• Be prepared to try at least 3 cases per calendar year to verdict
• Advocate at trial, counseling clients once a settlement is reached
• Attend and lead weekly Calendar meetings with assigned paralegal
• Submit reporting of fees earned to owner quarterly
• Maintains utmost professional standards towards the Firm and its clients
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing
• Trial experience in personal injury field
• Ability to manage 50+ litigation cases effectively and efficiently
• Strong legal research skills

• Well organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Solid knowledge of case management and systems
• General computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Litify case management software
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Strong personal focus on meeting or exceeding individual, department, and Firm goals
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented work environment
• Ability to work independently and efficiently; prioritize tasks

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Competitive salary.

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401K
• PTO: 4 Personal Time-Off; 6 Sick Days.
• Paid holidays
• Free parking

Note:

• All applications are confidential.