Litigation Attorney - PI / CD

Mokri Vanis & Jones, LLP•Newport Beach, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Mokri Vanis and Jones LLP has an immediate full-time opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience, which includes party, percipient witness, and expert depositions, court appearances, propounding and responding to written discovery and law and motion experience. The areas of practice would be primarily personal injury with certain case assignments involving construction, real property, and business litigation.

Requirements

2+ years related experience or equivalent
Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and current license by the state bar to practice law in the state of CA required
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Skills of persuasion and negotiation
Strong time management and organizational skills
Detail-oriented
Strong computer skills and competency
Professional attitude and strong personal ethics

Nice To Haves

Administrative and managerial experience preferred

Responsibilities

Consult with clients on legal best practices and provide legal support
Prepare case file documents
Work with the legal team to compile comprehensive trial briefs
Draft and administer legal documents not limited to contracts, memos, and motions
Review discovery documents and define the best course of action
Adhere to a consistent schedule of hearings, court appearances, and case-related conferences
Represent the company in legal proceedings such as trials and hearings
Facilitate the depositions of experts and case witnesses
Research and interpret law and rulings and anticipate legal risks
Maintain case file from opening to close
Maintain client relationships and communicate case status often
Bill a minimum of 1900 hours per year (approx. 158.5 hrs monthly).