Handle litigation matters across multiple practice areas, manage all phases of discovery and depositions, perform legal research and drafting, maintain client relationships, manage multiple complex cases, meet billable-hour targets, work independently and collaboratively, and comply with California licensure requirements.
Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service, business law firm, with 10 offices nationwide, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney in California.
We are hiring for the following practice areas: General Liability, Healthcare, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment, Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Premises Liability, and Product Liability.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Two to five years’ experience.
- Experience in all phases of discovery, including written discovery, and depositions.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to foster strong relationships with potential clients while maintaining excellent services for existing clients.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
- Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a record of meeting billable hours.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Candidate should be pro-active to handle necessary tasks.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to Practice Law in California.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and can handle multiple competing priorities, this position is for you.
We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits.
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