Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our collaborative, client-focused team. Our office is located at the intersection of Highland and Rosecrans in Manhattan Beach, with a beautiful beach view just a two-minute walk from The Strand and the sand. Compensation is negotiable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report to Managing Attorney Andrew Ryan and Associate Attorney Jason Kayne

• Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters, including pre-litigation and litigation

• Conduct and defend depositions

• Draft and argue motions, including discovery motions and motions for summary judgment

• Appear for case management conferences and hearings

• Develop case strategies and evaluate case value based on liability and damages

• Collaborate with legal assistants and case managers

• Maintain proactive and empathetic client communication throughout litigation

• Prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences

• Represent clients at trial, with support from managing attorney as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Close attention to detail

• Organized

• Strong communication skills

• Outgoing, people-oriented personality

• Ability to multitask

• Good follow-up and follow-through with tasks

• Team player

Education & Experience:

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar

• At least 2 years of litigation experience in personal injury or related civil litigation

• Spanish speaking is a plus but not required

• Must be able to commute to and work in-person at our Manhattan Beach office

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA

Salary and Schedule:

• Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year, plus performance-based benefits

• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.