Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP · 18 hours ago
Litigation Attorney
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expGates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP is an insurance defense law firm seeking a civil litigation attorney for its personal injury department. The role involves handling all aspects of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, and trial preparation.
Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial preparation
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents
Conduct legal research and analysis to develop case strategy and support client positions
Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members
Manage caseload efficiently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work
Participate in settlement negotiations and provide strategic recommendations to clients
Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with procedural and ethical standards
Qualification
Required
Be an active member in good standing with the California Bar
minimum 2 years' experience with civil litigation and insurance defense
Have solid academic credentials
Must have a high level of organization, detail orientation and ability to time-manage across multiple deadlines
Demonstrate good judgment, strong critical thinking skills and the desire and willingness to take ownership and control of projects
Have excellent communication, analytical and writing skills
Have excellent client relations
Benefits
Mentorship
A congenial work environment
Competitive salary
Bonus program
Health care benefits package
Gym
Participation in a 401K plan
Company
Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP
California Trial Lawyers Often, civil disputes lead to the need not only for effective legal assistance but for hands-on and aggressive trial experience.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Doug Guy
Senior Partner
Joyce R. Dondanville, Esq.
Partner
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