Associate Attorney

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $130k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Lydecker LLP

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2003

🤝 B2B

🏛️ Government

B2B • Government

Lydecker LLP is an AV-rated, full-service national law firm with more than 215 attorneys and offices across multiple U. S. states. The firm specializes in defense and litigation practice areas including insurance defense, construction and design defect, professional liability, employment law, appellate practice, government representation, bankruptcy and commercial litigation, and corporate transactional work. Lydecker serves insurers, corporations, developer and property clients, homeowner and condominium associations, and governmental entities, and is experienced in trying and defending high-exposure cases in state and federal courts.

📋 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

• 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

• 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 • One-on-one mentorship and training by Partners