Litigation Associate Attorney (3+ years) – Irvine, CA

One of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms is seeking an experienced litigation associate to join our team of award-winning litigators. A successful candidate will hit the ground running, with experience defending civil litigation matters, handling depositions and motion work and focusing on personal injury law. The ideal candidate would have three or more years of solid litigation experience, and is ready to take a step forward in his or her career.

If you want to work for an organization that is reimagining what it means to be a law firm today, has its employees best interest in mind, and is uniquely equipped to help you achieve your true potential – we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
• Routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in your state
• 5+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits:

• Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
• A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
• Student loan repayment assistance OR 529 college savings program for attorneys
• 401K matching
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Internal education and leadership development programs
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, salary is flexible.

Prestigious law firm provides great environment and working atmosphere.

To hear more (confidentially of course), please email your resume along with salary expectations.

*Referral fee applies only if and when the candidate referred to us is hired by the firm seeking candidates.

Thank you,

Ivonne Garcia

Talent Acquisition Specialist

igarcia@alchemylegalrecruiting.com