Provide litigation support across multiple practice areas including discovery and depositions, conduct legal research and writing, manage multiple complex cases, cultivate client relationships, meet billable targets, and work independently or on teams. Must hold a JD and be licensed to practice in California.
Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service, business law firm, with 10 offices nationwide, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney in California.
We are hiring for the following practice areas: General Liability, Healthcare, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment, Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Premises Liability, and Product Liability.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Two to five years’ experience.
- Experience in all phases of discovery, including written discovery, and depositions.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to foster strong relationships with potential clients while maintaining excellent services for existing clients.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
- Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a record of meeting billable hours.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Candidate should be pro-active to handle necessary tasks.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to Practice Law in California.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and can handle multiple competing priorities, this position is for you.
We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits.
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