Description:
Responsibilities:An Insurance Company's San Diego Claim Litigation Counsel Law Firm, Karen D. Wood & Associates, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Law & Motion Attorney to join our team. As a Law & Motion Attorney, you will play a crucial role in our legal team, utilizing your exceptional knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and trial strategy to provide outstanding written and oral advocacy.
Responsibilities:
- Take primary responsibility for drafting law and motion matters for the office.
- Handle a small inventory of litigated cases.
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
- Prepare and argue motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategy.
- Conduct legal analysis and provide advice on complex legal issues.
- Ensure all work is completed accurately and within designated timelines.
- Stay updated on relevant laws and legal trends.
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 16% of base salary.
For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and excellent academic credentials.
- Active license to practice in California and a member in good standing of the California Bar.
- 2-10 years of experience practicing law, preferably with a focus on civil litigation.
- Exceptional knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and trial strategy.
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
- Proven ability to independently manage a caseload.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity.
