Associate Attorney
Distro•Manhattan Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our collaborative, client-focused team. Our office is located at the intersection of Highland and Rosecrans in Manhattan Beach, with a beautiful beach view just a two-minute walk from The Strand and the sand. Compensation is negotiable.
Requirements
- 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 Manhattan Beach office
- Close attention to detail
- Organized
- Strong communication skills
- Outgoing, people-oriented personality
- Ability to multitask
- Good follow-up and follow-through with tasks
- Team player
Nice To Haves
- Spanish speaking is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters, including 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 legal assistants and case managers
- Maintain proactive and empathetic client communication throughout litigation
- Prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
- Represent clients at trial, with support from managing attorney as needed
Benefits
- performance-based benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
