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
