Insurance Defense Litigator

Miller Miller Gerber LLP, an Orange County litigation and transactional boutique, seeks an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to run an insurance defense/personal injury docket from start to finish for one of our most well-respected clients.

Must be local and able to work in Irvine office for some days each week.

We seek attorneys who derive great satisfaction from clients’ success. We expect excellence in preparing and arguing motions, drafting discovery, taking depositions, preparing pretrial documents, and negotiating settlements (or taking cases through trial) for a fast-paced docket of approximately 50 cases. Communicating clearly and concisely with insurance adjusters, witnesses, and medical providers is key to this position. A respectful approach to supervising hybrid/remote associates and staff is required.

Our billable hour requirement is family-friendly and encourages work/life harmony. The unlimited PTO further speaks to the importance we place on a balanced, sustainable career.

The culture at Miller Miller Gerber is exceptional. Our attorneys truly enjoy the practice of law and have created an atmosphere of congeniality and respect. This supportive environment promotes creative, thoughtful and effective approaches to our cases, which result in a

Responsibilities:

· Prepare motions, oppositions to motions, and reply briefs, and attend hearings before judicial officers in state courts and arbitration forums.

· Prepare for and take depositions.

· Prepare discovery requests, discovery responses, and subpoenas.

· Review and analyze documents produced by opposing counsel and documents provided by clients and third parties.

· Prepare settlement agreements.

· Prepare pretrial documents, motions and deposition summaries.

· Conduct voir dire, present opening and closing statements, and examine and cross-examine witnesses at trial.

· Work closely with the client to develop strategies for higher-value cases and running lower value cases independently.

· Interact with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses and court personnel in a manner that reflects favorably on our clients and the firm.

· Research case law and statutes.

· Supervise associates, paralegals and legal assistants with courtesy and professionalism.

· Enter billable time promptly and accurately.

We are proud to provide equal opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, creed, marital status, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, disability, medical condition, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by local, state, and federal employment discrimination laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs at the time of hire. We seek to recruit, hire, develop and retain the most skilled and talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• FSA/DCA accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Unlimited PTO
• Firm holidays
• Annual retreats
• Holiday party
• Term life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Cell phone/laptop
• Office space (if local to Irvine)

License/Certification:

• Active California State Bar License (Required)
• J.D. from an accredited law school (Required)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance