Trial Law Office Associate Attorney
Job Description
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is a Los Angeles-based plaintiff trial law firm seeking a full-time associate attorney to join our Mass Torts Division. For more than three decades, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has built a reputation as one of California’s leading law firms. Our attorneys’ combination of experience, teamwork, persistence and use of the most up-to-date resources to resolve complex and highly sensitive cases contribute to the firm’s winning culture. Handling each case with unmatched professionalism, we have achieved precedent-setting and record-breaking verdicts and settlements for clients. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals affected by mass torts. We look forward to reviewing your application!
The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to take on a compelling set of cases, successfully manage many clients with sensitivity, and coordinate large-scale discovery.
Responsibilities
- Take direction and assist in all phases of discovery and trial preparations (Conduct/defend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, attend hearings, etc.)
- Effectively manage concurrent assignments and multiple deadlines
- Provide oversight of day-to-day mass tort cases by overseeing case managers/clerks
- Participate in leadership responsibilities with other firms involved in the cases
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to develop case strategy
- Analyze case law and public law
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree and active member in good standing with the California State Bar
- 0-3 years experience in civil litigation
- Experience in a client-facing position (whether in a legal capacity or otherwise).
- High level of organization and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
- Working with others in a team-oriented environment is essential
What We Offer
- Paid Medical and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(K) Savings Plan
- Complimentary Parking
This description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- license to practice law in California (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90024: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person