Associate Attorney - Personal Injuries

Position Summary
We're looking to bring on a full-time Associate Attorney who is ready to hit the ground running and thrive in a collaborative, client-focused team. Our office is located right at the intersection of Highland and Rosecrans in Manhattan Beach, with a beautiful view of the beach right from our windows. The Strand and the sand are just a two minute walk away! - We are also willing to negotiate compensation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As an Associate Attorney, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Report to the Managing Attorney Andrew Ryan and Associate Attorney Jason Kayne
• Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters, in pre-litigation and litigation
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions, including discovery motions and motions for summary judgment
• Appear for case management conferences and hearings
• Develop case strategies and evaluate case value based on liability and damages
• Collaborate with support staff (legal assistants, case managers)
• Maintain proactive and empathetic client communication throughout the litigation process
• Prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
• Represent clients at trial, with support from managing attorney as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Close attention to detail
• Organized
• Strong communication skills
• Outgoing personality, people person
• Able to multitask
• Good follow-up and follow-through with tasks
• Team player

Education & Experience

• At least 1 years of litigation experience in personal injury or related civil litigation
• Spanish speaker a plus, but not required
• Must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
• At least 2 years of litigation experience in personal injury or related civil litigation
• Must be able to commute to and work in-person at our office in Manhattan Beach