Associate Attorney

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.•Concord, CA

138d•$140,000 - $200,000

About The Position

QPWB is seeking California-licensed attorneys with experience in general liability defense to join its General Liability Practice Group. The role involves defending general liability claims and may include commercial litigation defense and employment matters. The group represents employers, carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured clients throughout the claims process, from initial handling through mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal. Attorneys work to move cases effectively through the legal system and vigorously defend clients’ interests.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in California.
At least 3 years of experience.
Experience in general liability defense; the role also references commercial litigation defense and employment matters.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex legal issues.
Excellent legal research abilities.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to draft and respond to discovery-related motions, regularly attend court appearances, take and defend fact and expert witness depositions, and draft summary judgment motions.

Responsibilities

Review and prepare summaries of medical records to support client advocacy.
Draft motions and attend hearings and court appearances.
Prepare clients for depositions and attend depositions as needed.
Draft initial, interim, and pre-trial reports, and handle trial and appellate activity.
Respond to discovery requests and draft discovery-related motions.
Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.
Draft motions for summary judgment.