Job Description

ABOUT THE FIRM:

ANDRADE LAW OFFICES, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Based in Santa Barbara, California, our firm has been representing clients in serious injury lawsuits and representing criminal defense clients for over 35 years. The firm's success has been grounded in treating every case and client with the respect and compassion they deserve and communicating with them through every step of the process. Our firm consists of a lead attorney, a managing paralegal, and two legal assistants.

ABOUT THE JOB:

This is a learning position that requires someone who is serious about continuous improvement in becoming the best attorney they can be. You will be required to perform research, write motions and briefs, make court appearances, attend depositions, mediations, and arbitrations. We are willing to take BRAND NEW LAWYERS because they have not learned poor habits, and who are hungry for knowledge and for courtroom time. You must have reliable transportation because you may have to attend hearings out of town. The job sometimes requires extensive stays out of town to support trials (weeks at a time). There is no room for arrogance in our office. Being a lawyer is not about having a plaque on your desk or a certificate on the wall. It is not about you; it is about the people you represent.

You will be a salaried professional which means that you may not always start your day at 8:00 am, and you may not always get off at 5:00 pm. Sometimes your day starts at 6:00 am because you have briefs to write or an entire case to pour through. However, there are also slow times, when an early out is not a problem. If you are new to PI and criminal law, you must work in the office until such time that you become comfortable and efficient working remotely. If you have proven experience in these fields, remote work is a possibility.

The job is paid a base salary, which primarily pays you for your criminal court appearances. You are commissioned on personal injury settlements, and verdicts won, which can amount to significant compensation depending on the case and how efficiently the case is managed. You are also bonused on the business you bring into the office. We expect all our attorneys to market themselves on social media and other mediums to bring business into the firm.

ABOUT YOU:

• You have passed the California State Bar
• You are fluent in Spanish and English
• You are punctual
• You are experienced with Microsoft Office 365
• You are hungry for knowledge and are not afraid to dig in and work hard.
• You are honest, dependable, compassionate, and kind.
• You are known for your integrity.
• You are flexible and helpful.
• You have superb writing, communication, and time management skills.
• You are someone who loves the law and is not afraid to work. Legal work is challenging work, and it is serious work. Steven Andrade, your boss, takes his work very seriously.
• You are proud of your writing skills. You would never turn over a document for your boss to "proofread" for you because you have already gone over it until it is perfect.
• You are someone who finds the answer if you don't already know it.
• You are good at research
• You are someone who works to the job, not the clock, and does what it takes to get the job done.
• You are someone who takes ownership in your cases.
• You are not timid and afraid to confront insurance companies on behalf of your client.
• You are someone who understands that power comes in the form of self-control and strategy, not outbursts and mistreatment of others (which is not tolerated in our office).
• You are willing to earn your financial success by managing your "Personal Injury" cases efficiently. Even though you may not have the years of litigation under your belt, your goal is to be the best of the best, and nothing will stand in your way to get there.

RESPONSIBILITIES - LAWYERS MUST BE GOOD AT STRATEGY!

• Must have compassion for your client's situation
• Help clients to gather all necessary documents and evidence.
• Negotiate with insurance companies on the client's behalf.
• Advise clients about their settlement offers (you will learn what is fair)
• Perform due diligence and uncover other layers which may reinforce your client's position.
• Gather needed human resources such as private investigators or medical experts.
• Determine if the opposite party’s “evidence” is suspect.
• Keep the client on schedule, filing all motions and documents in a timely manner so as not to jeopardize your client's case.
• Provide guidance on how to best deal with insurance companies, employers, and medical creditors.
• Be by your client's side arbitration, mediation, court dates, and/or trials.

QUALIFICATIONS

JD from an ABA-approved law school and the following:

• Bi-Lingual in Spanish and English
• Strong attention to detail in drafting court documents
• Compile all information, evidence, and documentation to help the legal department build a case
• Draft demand packages to insurance companies
• Current excellent standing with the California State Bar
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong legal research skills
• Impeccable writing skills
• Comfortable in a courtroom
• Strong knowledge of Civil Law practice principles and Criminal Law practice principles
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is highly desirable

Compensation:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Competitive Bonus Package

Please send a CV and cover letter. Please do not call the office about this position as we are swamped and do not want to tie up attorneys with phone calls. Send your CV and cover letter with salary requirements by email or to our office at

211 Equestrian Ave.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Company Description

Andrade Law Offices have been serving Santa Barbara County for more than 30 years. Attorney Andrade is a well-established attorney with an impressive trial win rate. This is a small office, where everyone pitches in to get the job done. We work fast and efficiently, and we are proud of the work we do for our clients. Our most recent win, 2021, was $4.317M for a slip and fall case. We don't like to lose. Consider joining Andrade Law Offices. If you are new, you will learn from the best in the business.