Job Description

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

CZ is one of the largest law firms in the State of California exclusively dedicated to the representation of injured people. We are seeking an experienced law and motion attorney who demonstrates a strong knowledge of motions, pleadings, and can support the trial teams with legal research and strategy. The ideal associate will have superb legal research and analysis skills; as well as experience drafting discovery, pleadings, and a variety of motions for litigation at the local and federal level.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of litigation experience (Personal Injury litigation experience is highly preferred);
• Should be comfortable handling all aspects of litigation drafting, from pre-litigation filings and discovery to mediations, arbitrations, and jury trial motions;
• Should have experience in drafting motions to compel and oppositions related thereto, oppositions to motion for summary judgement, motions in limine and oppositions related thereto;
• Should have experience drafting complaints ranging from basic MVA to complex premises, bad faith and the like; and
• Must be currently licensed to practice in California

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

As we are a growing firm, this position operates in a highly fast-paced office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

TRAVEL:

This position requires travel to court for hearings and meeting with clients.

Company Description

Carpenter & Zuckerman is a leading California plaintiff-only law firm that is dedicated to the representation of injured people . We are known for our aggressive stand against insurance companies, and we consistently win multi-million-dollar awards on behalf of our clients. Our skilled team has obtained more than $2 billion in settlements and verdicts since the firm was founded in 1995. Carpenter & Zuckerman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.