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Attorney at Law (California)

This position is a remote full-time position.

Candidate must live in California, preferably Los Angeles area.

Our busy law firm is growing, and we are looking for talent that works hard to represent clients well. The prime candidate will work seamlessly with partners as well as administrative staff in an effort to effectively serve clients. If you have excellent research and writing skills, can easily use today's technology, and communicate effectively across all levels, we would love to connect!

Responsibilities

• Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action
• Identify client conflicts and determine case strategies with options for resolution
• Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
• Supervise administrative staff, paralegals, and law clerks
• Manage a caseload of first-party property insurance claims from inception through resolution, including conducting detailed case assessments and developing effective litigation strategies
• Provide radical customer service experience to clients by providing case updates, gathering necessary information, and offering legal advice
• Prepare and present case evaluations and legal recommendations
• Perform comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and strategy. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents
• Represent clients in court appearances, including hearings, trials, and mediations. Argue motions and present evidence before judges and juries
• Engage in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel, insurance companies, and other relevant parties. Develop negotiation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California is REQUIRED
• Public speaking, decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are necessary for this role
• Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
• At least 2 years of recent experience in First-Party Property Insurance in California highly preferred
• At least 2 years of litigation experience highly preferred
• Able to work independently while handling multiple files
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Suite is required