Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney P.K. Schrieffer

LLP - 2.8

West Covina, CA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Writing skills Research Legal motion preparation Personal injury law Litigation Legal research Bar Full Job Description Growing insurance defense and coverage firm with an expanding client base seeks highly motivated litigation attorneys with 3+ years of experience. We are a team of seasoned litigators, who come from mid-sized to large reputable law firms, and through our aggressive and client-focused approach we have a proven track record of achieving the best results for our clients. We handle a wide array of cases from personal injury defense to complex business disputes, and represent individuals, corporations, and major insurance carriers. If you can manage your own case load, work within a team environment, and are dedicated to producing high quality work product, you are the type of attorney we are looking for. Prior insurance defense experience is a must, including substantive law and motion practice, conducting and defending depositions (parties, witnesses, experts), discovery and related motions, court appearances, and familiarity with insurer reporting requirements. Trial experience not required, but preferred. We offer a competitive salary, and a benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental and vision insurance. Please submit your resume and a writing sample today.

Responsibilities Include:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a diverse range of agreements, and filing comprehensive complaints and airtight responses; Working closely with a team to prepare comprehensive briefs and motions on each case that goes to trial; preparing persuasive motions; Interfacing with clients about discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and other case-related work; Conducting depositions and discovery; performing industry research on legal matters related to specific matters, as well applicable legislation; and Making frequent court appearances, hearings, and pre-trial conferences.

Requirements:

3+ years of experience and admission in good standing with the California State Bar; Familiarity with insurance policies (GL, D&O, E&O, etc.) and insurer requirements; Excellent oral advocacy and written communication skills; Strong research, writing and analytical skills; Excellent academic credentials; and Able to handle your own caseload. Although this is numerically a small firm, we produce high-quality big-firm results because many of us either have a wealth of experience and/or we have worked in large law firms. At larger LA firms, attorneys can get lost and are not given the opportunity to work up their own cases to develop. Here, attorneys are given immediate case responsibility and work within a team structure. There is personal accountability, and anyone that needs help, from junior to senior attorneys, can knock on one of the many open doors of their colleagues. We have a unique team culture. Unlike large law firms where an attorney might be tasked with limited responsibility or a specific assignment, here we value the input and analysis of our attorneys and our hard-working staff in problem-solving our clients' disputes and needs. You will always be asked for your thoughts and recommendations are — after all, lawyers have been educated and trained to think, not just do. If you are interested in joining our accomplished team, we invite you to submit your resume and writing sample(s) for consideration.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

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

Work Location:

Remote