Junior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

** Overview **
Haffner Law represents plaintiffs in serious personal injury, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, and class action cases throughout California. We take on high-value contingency matters that other firms pass on — the cases with real liability fights and real damages. We are looking for a junior associate to join our team and grow into a trial lawyer.

** Duties **

• Carry real case responsibility from day one, under direct supervision of senior counsel
• Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Work up cases for mediation and trial
• Sit second chair (and eventually first chair) on cases that go to verdict

** Skills **

• Strong research skills with proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw platforms
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise legal documents and correspondence
• Knowledge of multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, tribal law & regulations, litigation, and patent law
• Effective negotiation skills for supporting settlement discussions or contract reviews
• Experience with legal administrative tasks such as case file organization and document management
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues critically and apply relevant statutes or case law effectively
• Familiarity with legal research tools and software used within a busy law office environment

** What we are looking for **

• 1–3 years of California civil litigation experience
• Active CA bar membership in good standing
• Comfort with contingency work and the pace of an active plaintiff's practice
• Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense experience considered

** What we offer **

• Compensation at or above market for your experience level
• Performance bonuses tied to case outcomes
• Significant case responsibility — you will not be doing doc review for two years
• High-value, factually interesting cases against sophisticated defense firms
• Direct mentorship from the firm's owner, a trial lawyer admitted in CA, NY, and WA
• Health benefits, 401(k), paid time off
• In-office position in Sherman Oaks

Join us to embark on an enriching career path where your enthusiasm meets meaningful work. We are dedicated to fostering growth through hands-on experience while supporting your professional development every step of the way.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person