Job Description
We are a boutique-sized law firm (5 attys) looking for a motivated Civil Defense Litigation Associate (2 – 6 years’ experience) from an accredited law school, with experience in defending general liability and/or construction defect claims to join our Irvine Team. Attorneys can work 100% remotely, 100% in our Irvine office, or hybrid.
No matter the level of past litigation experience, the ideal candidate is a dynamic individual, a good writer, a multi-tasker, and a team player who communicates and gets along well with the law firm staff given our office policy of working together as a team defending cases and preparing for trial. We value and will help you develop creative strategic litigation, writing and advocacy skills. The job duties include extensive law and motion work, including drafting Motions for Summary Judgment. Must have experience taking and defending depositions.
Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All LOJO attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity, and promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.
COMPENSATION
$115,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year for 1850 hours plus up to $25,000 in additional guaranteed bonus based off of hours billed above 1850 per year.
BENEFITS
Medical HMO with PPO options; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; & 401(k) plan
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include assisting the partner in developing case strategy, motion practice, responding to discovery, reviewing and analyzing documents, drafting client reports, attending depositions, court appearances, and trial/trial prep. as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
Strong academic record and cultural fit.
Excellent references and a record of job stability.
Member of the California bar in good standing.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LOJO provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Company Profile
The Law Office of Jillisa L. O’Brien, P.C. is not your ordinary law firm. Every case and every client counts. We are known by our clients as highly-skilled, innovative attorneys who, even in victory, refuse to fall victim to complacency. We are continually engaged in a daily process of refinement, knowing that small, gradual improvements are why our clients continue to turn to us in times of need.
Job Title
