Litigation Associate- Car Accidents; Remote or Hybrid San Diego, CA

Job Overview

Litigation Associate - Car Accidents (Remote or Hybrid)

San Diego, CA

Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Permanent Litigation Associate to join our dynamic legal team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex legal cases involving personal injury, trucking and transportation, motor vehicle accidents, medical transportation, auto dealership defense, products liability, and catastrophic injuries. The successful candidate will have a passion for civil litigation and a drive to make a significant impact in our clients' lives.

This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in the legal field.

• Handle all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and trial.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies with an eye toward resolution or trial.
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in civil litigation.
• Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of litigation, or legal rights and obligations.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients in areas of personal injury, trucking and transportation, motor vehicle accidents, medical transportation, auto dealership defense, products liability, and catastrophic injuries.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of law sources such as statutes, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, etc., for trial, administrative proceedings and other actions.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California state bar.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in civil litigation with focus on personal injury, trucking and transportation, motor vehicle accidents, medical transportation, auto dealership defense, products liability, and catastrophic injuries.
• Proven record of strong performance in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound legal judgments.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional ethics and client confidentiality.
• Strong organization, document management, and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.