Associate Attorney

MESSNER REEVES LLP•Washington, DC

27d•$140,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

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, Insurance Defense, and White Collar. 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.

Requirements

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.
Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Can handle multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Experience in all phases of discovery, including written discovery, and depositions.
Foster strong relationships with potential clients while maintaining excellent services for existing clients.
Manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
Meet billable hours.
Handle necessary tasks proactively.