Attorney- 1-3 years experience

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Attorney - 1-3+ years experience
The El Segundo office of Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper seeks a assiduous and detail oriented Associate Attorney to join our growing office on a medical malpractice and municipal liability focused team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney who is interested in insurance defense work and thrives in a high energy, fast paced environment; works efficiently under pressure and is able to meet deadlines; demonstrates good decision-making and is proactive and solutions-focused; and wishes to foster and further their litigation skills. The ideal candidate has strong written and oral communication skills, is detail oriented, and will be able to effectively collaborate with fellow KMS attorneys in the defense of their clients

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper was established in 2018 in Huntington Beach and El Segundo, specializing in insurance and professional liability defense. The firm has lawyers whose range of expertise includes many related legal fields, such as business litigation, health care law, legal malpractice defense, product liability and managed care issues.

The mission of Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper is to aggressively represent our clients through quality counsel and advocacy, and to reach these goals through uncompromising dedication, ethical standard and personal integrity, while maintaining a stable and profitable business enterprise with the highest reputation. Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper LLP is an equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA school required
• Admitted to practice in the State of California
• 1-3 years of civil defense litigation experience
• Some experience with insurance defense law litigation preferred
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player with great attitude and willingness to learn is essential

Responsibilities

• Independently work with a senior attorney on Team to manage caseload.
• Conduct legal research, handle discovery and analyze medical and employment records
• Regularly handle court appearances, depositions and meetings
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Company info

Kjar McKenna & Stockalper LLP