Description:
Overview:Salary Range:
$125,000.00 - $165,000.00 Salary
Description:
Singleton Schreiber, LLP is looking for a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Fire Damages team, who will play a pivotal role in advocating for our clients' rights and delivering outstanding legal services.
This position will be based in San Diego; however, remote work options are available.
Salary:
$125,000 to $165,000 annually
Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.
Key Responsibilities:
The Big Picture
Support litigation and case strategy through substantive legal work, client advocacy, and collaboration with cross-functional legal teams. Ensure cases progress efficiently while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.
Specific Tasks
- Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, meeting and conferring with opposing counsel, and analyzing complex documents.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including discovery motions and opposition papers.
- Perform legal research.
- Make court appearances as necessary.
- Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in California
- 2+ years of experience in civil litigation, including experience responding/objecting to written discovery and taking/defending depositions
- Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office products
- Proficiency with E-Discovery and law programs such as, Sharefile, Lexis Nexis, Smart Advocate, Everlaw, FileVine and OneLegal
- Detail oriented, organized, reliable, and a team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
Competencies:
- Performance & Contributions: Consistently delivers quality results and meets or exceeds job requirements.
- Collaboration & Communication: Works effectively with colleagues and communicates clearly.
- Initiative: Proactively takes action to achieve results.
- Professional Growth & Development: Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and seeks opportunities for development.
- Team Performance & Cohesion: Builds a cohesive and high-performing team.
Additional Information:
This role may require occasional travel, extended hours during trial preparation, and attendance at court proceedings as needed.
