Associate Attorney

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $130k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

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Lydecker LLP

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2003

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

🏛️ Government

B2B • Enterprise • Government

Lydecker LLP is an AV-rated, full-service national law firm with over 215 attorneys and offices across multiple U. S. states. The firm focuses on litigation and defense work for insurers, corporations, public entities, and other institutional clients across practice areas including general and professional liability, construction and design, employment, insurance coverage and bad faith, bankruptcy and banking, appellate, condominium/HOA, and commercial/corporate matters. Lydecker emphasizes trial and appellate advocacy, representing both private and government clients in state and federal courts and providing counseling, risk management, and pre-suit through appellate representation.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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

• 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