Description:
$5,000 sign-on bonusGeneral Duties:
- Handle and manage litigation files from inception through trial, with reduced caseload in order to manage the office
- Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, demands and responses
- Draft reports and provide file analysis
- Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established for Staff Counsel for Fred Loya Insurance Agency, Inc., and the Loya Insurance Group
Responsibilities:
- Manage a staff of 3-4 attorneys and paralegals
- Oversight of office operations for Fresno office and staff
- Represent clients in civil court and civil litigation proceedings, including trials
- Prepare and draft legal pleadings and other documents on behalf of clients
- Advise clients on business and legal transactions relating to civil defense proceedings
- Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
- Comply with all legal standards and regulations
- Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
- Skills necessary for this position:
- Superior awareness of and compliance with all applicable rules of professional conduct
- Substantial experience in civil litigation, preferably insurance defense litigation, including jury trial experience
- Comprehensive legal knowledge which promotes standards of professional practice and strong knowledge of the litigation environment in California
Qualifications:
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of California
- Minimum 7 years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense litigation, including jury trial experience
- Admission of CA Bar
- Trial experience is required.
- Familiarity with civil pleadings and legal proceedings
- Strong research and writing skills and excellent work ethic required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
Job Type: Full-time