Associate Attorney Position
Company: Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you a self-starter? Do you thrive when working independently
with minimal supervision? The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez,
APC is currently looking for a qualified Personal Injury Attorney
to join our team in La Palma, CA. The ideal candidate should have a
Juris Doctor (JD) and a valid law license for the state of
California. At least three years of Personal Injury experience as
an attorney is required, and they should possess knowledgeable
comprehension of court processes. Communication with clients and
colleagues in a professional manner is a must.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be able to handle litigation cases from
filing of the initial Summons and complaints through trial. Job
duties include, but are not limited to, settlement negotiations
(litigation and pre-litigation), depositions (taking and
defending), deposition preparation, Petition for Minors Compromise,
subpoenas, written discovery, motions and oppositions, mediation
briefs, demand letters, mediation, trial preparation, and sitting
first and second chair at trial. We are looking for someone who is
empathetic, motivated, organized, responsible, and a good
communicator with a great attitude.This is a full-time position and
we want an attorney who wants to be a long-term team member and who
can grow with us.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
--- California Bar License; in good standing
--- Ability to work in-person Monday thru Friday
--- At least three years of experience in personal injury
(preferred)
--- Trial experience (required)
--- Ability to start work immediately
--- Ability to work a file from start to finish independently with
minimal supervision
--- Experience taking and defending depositions
--- Strong negotiation skills
--- Experience handling mediation and settlement negotiations
--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
--- Willingness to fight for injured clients and dedication to
helping injured clients seek compensation
--- Ability to develop personal relationships with clients
--- Commitment to excellence
--- Compassion for our clients
--- Highest integrity
Please note the following:
--- Spanish fluency is a plus but not required
--- Pay is the annual salary that commensurates with experience
--- You must have a flexible schedule depending on the trial
schedule, court hearings, depositions, and mediation
--- Work culture - drama-free, mutual respect
About Company:
We are an enterprising Personal Injury law office located in the
city of La Palma, California, that is on track for aggressive
growth.
Having been an employee herself, Sylvia Gonzalez knows how it is to
work in a toxic work environment and made a vow to provide a
drama-free law office where respect between all employees as well
as employee and employer, is valued. Sylvia Gonzalez also
understands that there needs to be a balance between work and life,
so she strives to provide her employees with an environment that
values a healthy balance.
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