Associate Attorney

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout the CompanyAre you tired of the big firm experience with too many rules and not enough opportunity to develop your skills as a litigator? Are you looking for the quality of life that has seemed so elusive since you passed the Bar? Have you ever heard of the little gem of a firm, Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello in Orange County? Well, it’s time to check us out! Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello is seeking attorneys to fill Associate Attorney positions. The firm is growing and searching for attorneys with litigation experience, particularly in the area of insurance defense. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with medical malpractice or elder abuse experience looking to begin or further their careers in a work environment dedicated to helping our employees thrive professionally, while also maintaining a work-life balance. We will also consider attorneys with worker’s compensation experience interesting in making a change. The ideal candidate will be an excellent representative for the firm, demonstrate good decision-making, and be proactive and solutions focused. The candidate should be articulate, poised, and possess good written and oral communication skills, and should be able to independently work with senior attorneys. We are looking for team players with strong legal analysis and writing abilities, the ability to direct a case team and manage trial preparation. Most important, we are looking for candidates willing to learn and grow.ResponsibilitiesIndependently work with a PartnerConduct legal research, handle discovery, and analyze medical recordsRegularly attend court appearances, depositions, and meetingsCommunicate with clients and draft status reportsQualificationsJD from an ABA school requiredAdmitted to practice in the State of California1+ years of civil defense litigation experienceExperience with medical malpractice or elder abuse preferredSuperior analytical skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsTeam player with great attitude and willingness to growAbout the RolePleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello specializes in insurance and professional liability defense. The firm has experienced lawyers whose range of expertise includes many related legal fields, such as business litigation, health care law, human service providers, employment law, legal malpractice defense, product liability and public entities. The mission of Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello is to aggressively represent our clients through quality counsel and advocacy, and to reach these goals through uncompromising dedication, ethical standard and personal integrity, while maintaining a stable and profitable business enterprise with the highest reputation in the legal community. Pleiss Sitar McGrath Gates & Ajello is an equal opportunity employer.