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Attorney opportunity with esteemed law firm with statewide presence!! Low billable hour requirement – 140 per month/1680 annual
Robert Half has partnered with a California insurance defense law firm with offices in northern and southern California. This firm is established, with over 50 years of serving California businesses and individuals. The established, thriving Long Beach office is looking for an associate attorney to join its tight-knit team!
The ideal associate attorney would live within commuting distance to collaborate on-site, but the firm is flexible with hybrid schedules once attorneys are settled!! This will likely begin as a fully onsite role for the first three months.
Responsibilities of Role
Attorneys will begin with project-based work and begin loading up a caseload of around 10-20 cases.
Cases involving personal injury (auto & premises) defense, employment, some construction.
Discovery, law and motion, legal research.
After ramping up, this attorney will be making court appearances, taking depositions, and managing their caseload with more autonomy.
Hours: 140/month (1680 annual)
Perks of Firm:
EXTREMELY low billables! Only 140/month, 1680 per year!
Very stable firm.
Attorneys here are willing to train!
Compensation:
Salary range: $140,000 to $160,000
Billable hour bonus for each hour above 140/month
Medical and dental insurance kick in after 3 months.
The firm covers 100% of the premiums for both plans!
Kaiser – 2k deductible plan & HSA plan, they firm pays 1/12 of the deductible every month.
Dental – 1500 max yearly, $50 deductible.
No vision coverage.
Unlimited PTO as long as attorneys are hitting billable hours and getting appearances covered appropriately.
401k kicks in after 1 year, 3% of salary with a discretionary about 1%.
Profit sharing kicks in after 1 year even if they do not contribute, broken down based on how many years they have been with the firm. After 6 years, it becomes 100% vested.
Requirements
3 years of civil litigation experience, although local candidates with 2 years but substantive defense litigation experience (motions, depositions) are encouraged to apply.
Active attorney license in the state of California.
Proven ability to draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Strong experience in discovery processes and defense litigation.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and adjusters.
Ability to manage court appearances and depositions confidently.
Familiarity with personal injury defense and insurance-related cases.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and legal expertise.
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