Seeking Associate Attorneys (applicants who are newly licensed or new to insurance defense are considered)

Attorneys at Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar, LLP are pivotal in providing robust civil litigation and insurance defense services to our valued clients. This role demands strong analytic skills, proactive legal strategy development, effective client communication, and the stamina to perform thoroughly and timely a variety of case management tasks. The Associate Attorney’s primary and essential job functions are the following:

Analyze legal and factual issues, conduct thorough legal analysis and research and independently develop and present well-founded defense strategies on behalf of clients.
Prepare or draft pleadings, discovery requests, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
Conduct depositions of various parties as required by each case.
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
Correspond and coordinate regularly with clients’ adjusters and representatives regarding the status of the case.
Liaise professionally with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
Make court appearances as required.
Assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
Accurately log and record billable hours and tasks in compliance with firm and client billing guidelines. Achieve monthly billing expectations (average 175 hours per month)

Key Qualifications Needed:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an excellent, ABA-approved law school
Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar and/or Nevada State Bar
Exceptional legal writing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical abilities with acute attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, managing a caseload with varying deadlines and priorities effectively
Must be able to appear in court and attend court hearings either in-person and virtually
Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications and adeptness with computers, and other legal technology or software
Responsive and punctual in all communications
Flexibility to appear in court and attend hearings in-person or virtually as required.
Mobile and available travel between offices, courtrooms, client meetings, and other legal settings.
Must be able to maintain focus over extended periods of time
Position requires long, continuous periods of sitting and working at a desk/computer Must be able to read and review high volume of documents and records and type lengthy documents.
Demonstrated capability to manage stress and handle high-pressure situations typical of a demanding legal practice

PRACTICE AREAS: Auto Liability, General Liability, Premises Liability, Medical/Dental Malpractice, Professional Liability

This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on challenging and rewarding legal cases.

Pay Range: $100K-$115K for Associate Attorneys with 2 years or less experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

California State Bar License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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