Associate Litigation Attorney

Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate AttorneyIrvine, California, United StatesAt Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.SummaryWe are seeking a Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney to join our powerhouse MedMal Litigation team to work out of our office in Irvine, California. As a Litigation Associate Attorney you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.ResponsibilitiesPrepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memorandumE-file all court documents in state and federal courtCommunications with clients, court, counsel, and othersConduct legal research and factual investigationPrepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responsesDraft and server summonsCoordinate and summarize depositionsPrepare trial binders and exhibitsDrafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the courtPerforming administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)Maintain pleadings and discovery indexesOrganize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendicesAid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requestsGather relevant information from a variety of sourcesLiaise between trial teams and internal/external third partiesWitness preparationAssisting with case settlementsOther tasks as requested by the attorneyQualificationsAssociate and Juris Doctorate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)1+ years of litigation experience preferredExperience in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, General Liability, or other injury related practice areas. (preferred)Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervisionExcellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearingsApplicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etcHighly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExperience with Medical Malpractice Plaintiff Actions is a plusFederal Judicial Clerkship is a plusBenefitsMorgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.Equal Opportunity StatementMorgan & Morgan 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.E-VerifyThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.Privacy PolicyHere is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.