Lydecker LLP · 3 days ago
Associate Attorney - General Liability
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$130K/yr - $250K/yr
2+ years expLydecker LLP is an AV-rated full-service law firm with over 150 attorneys Nationwide. They are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their California practice group, focusing on civil defense litigation in areas such as General Liability and insurance defense.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
Prepare for and attend depositions
Assist with preparation for and/or participate in mediation and trial
Must be willing and able to bill
Any other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires a California bar license in good standing
A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
A minimum of 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General Liability, Mass Tort, Toxic Tort, Construction Defect, Labor and Employment, and/or any insurance defense litigation
Previous experience should include managing up to 20 cases at once, taking and defending depositions, appearance in court, motion, and discovery drafting; mediation and trial experience a huge plus; experience mentoring junior Associates a huge plus
Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment
Be self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
Temperament: Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines
Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers
Benefits
One-on-one mentorship and training by Partners
Quarterly bonuses based on your billable hours
Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
Hybrid or remote work environment
Flexible work hours
Medical Insurance - Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs - partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
Optional Critical Illness Insurance
Optional Cancer Insurance
Optional Hospitalization Insurance
Optional Health Savings Account
Optional Flexible Spending Account
401k after one calendar year of employment
Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
Collegial work environment
Company
Lydecker LLP
Lydecker is an AV-rated full-service law firm with over 160 attorneys and offices throughout Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Georgia, Texas and Oklahoma.
201-500 employees
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E. Taylor George
Partner
Gabriel Costa
Partner
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