Associate Attorney

La Follette Johnson Dehaas Fesler and Ames

$125K — $185K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Active California State Bar membership and in good standing.
  • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters.
  • Interest in developing litigation skills and learning personal injury and automobile negligence defense.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a caseload of personal injury and automobile negligence litigation.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and other necessary litigation documents.
  • Conduct and defend depositions as part of legal proceedings.
  • Attend court appearances, hearings, and mediations.
  • Analyze case facts, medical records, and liability issues.
  • Develop case strategy alongside senior attorneys.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and various legal parties.

Benefits

  • Paid Personal Hours (additional 15 hours)
  • Uncapped Bonus Earning Potential
  • MCLEs and Paid Bar Dues
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Associate Litigation Attorney

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our civil litigation defense practice handling personal injury, automobile negligence, and related insurance defense matters. Attorneys at all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Prior civil litigation or insurance defense experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities
  • Handle a caseload of personal injury, automobile negligence, and other civil litigation defense matters.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
  • Conduct and defend depositions.
  • Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
  • Analyze case facts, medical records, damages, and liability issues.
  • Develop case strategy in collaboration with supervising attorneys.
  • Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.
  • Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
  • Conduct legal research and provide written analysis as needed.
  • Manage case deadlines and ensure matters are handled efficiently.


Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Active California State Bar membership and in good standing.
  • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters.
  • Interest in developing litigation skills and learning personal injury and automobile negligence defense.


Pay: $125,000-$185,000

Additional Benefits
  • Paid Personal Hours (additional 15 hours)
  • Uncapped Bonus Earning Potential
  • MCLEs and Paid Bar Dues
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance


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