Los Angeles Plaintiffs' Attorney

A successful Los Angeles personal injury firm is seeking an Attorney with at least five (5+) years of experience due to firm growth. Exceptional people with less experience will also be considered. The successful candidate will desire to make a long-term commitment to the firm with the intent to build a career at it. Strong legal research and writing is a must. Salary is $150,000-$180,000, depending upon experience. Health insurance is provided with an opt-in for retirement. Other details about benefits are available from the firm.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIESExtensive legal researchMotion practiceCourt appearancesPreparing all necessary and desirable legal writing, including the following: legal correspondence to clients and counsel; pre-trial, trial, and post-trial motions; responses to such motions of counsel representing other parties; legal memoranda and briefs; discovery and discovery responses; appeals, as necessary; and all other legal documentation necessary to effective representation.Assisting partners with case preparation, as well as with trial and trial preparationWorking cases from intake to trial, as assignedPropounding and responding to discoveryCommunicating with Clients

QUALIFICATIONSAdmission to California Bar5+ years of plaintiffs’ side experienceIntent to make a long-term commitment to firmUnwavering commitment to clients, advocacy, and highest development of attorney skills

OTHER DETAILSFirm desires a stable long-term placement.Long-term possibilities of advancement within the firm for attorneys who have proved their mettleAnticipated start date: as soon as possible upon completion of a successful interviewPresence in office expected during normal business hours: 9:00 to 6:00 daily, Monday-FridayAttorneys may take work home outside of normal business hours.Expectation that attorneys will work nights and weekends when matters go to trial and when otherwise necessary to meet exigencies of practice.Office politics, bullying, drama, and negative competition are not tolerated: harmony is expected.The firm is a family business (same expectations of attorney family members as of others) and forty-two (42) year old practice with a large war chest and no payroll problems.The successful candidate will be willing to care about the firm as though it were his or her own.No required billable hours—but the work must get done well.Some travel, depending upon the caseBenefits (to be further described by the firm include health insurance and an opt-in for retirement)Discretionary year-end bonuses with an annual review—bonuses reflect attorney contributions to large wins (firm has many large value cases).

Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to dadler@hirecounsel.com. We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

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