Associate Attorney

Overview

Founded in 1965, La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is a statewide civil litigation firm with multiple offices throughout California. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our civil litigation defense practice handling personal injury, automobile negligence, and related insurance defense matters.

Position summary

Attorneys at all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Prior civil litigation or insurance defense experience is preferred but not required.

Primary 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.

Equal opportunity employment

LJDFA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, employees and volunteers, without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Additionally, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment and to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Job details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $125,000.00 – $185,000.00 per year
• Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible schedule, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Vision insurance
• Work Location: In person