Associate Attorney needed for San Diego office

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Job Overview: A law firm in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney to provide legal representation to clients, handle complex legal issues, and manage cases through thorough investigations and analysis. The ideal candidate should have 0-3 years of experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar. This role requires strong litigation experience, a positive and team-oriented approach, compassion for clients, attention to detail, excellent writing and legal research skills, and a strong work ethic.

Duties:

• Provide legal representation to clients before courts, arbitration panels, or administrative bodies.
• Prepare necessary legal documentation, obtain and prepare pertinent defense information, and advise clients and claims personnel on complex legal issues.
• Perform legal assignments that are varied and require extensive research and analysis of applicable precedents.
• Manage cases by planning and initiating effective investigations and discoveries to evaluate potential exposure for settlement, arbitration, and trial in terms of liability and damages.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 5 years of litigation experience.
• Must have an enthusiastic, positive approach and be a team player.
• Must have compassion and understanding for the clients they are working with.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong writing and legal research skills, and a strong work ethic.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Litigation experience.
• Positive and team-oriented approach.
• Compassion for clients.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong writing and legal research skills.
• Strong work ethic.

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Benefits offered: The firm offers benefits like a competitive benefits package and an excellent work environment.

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