SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW is hiring: Litigation Attorney - Harris Personal Inju

Litigation Attorney - Harris Personal Injury Lawyers (Fresno)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as point of contact for the resolution of client issues and complaints
• Provide legal guidance for clients
• Meet with clients to review potential settlement offers and assist in reaching resolution of claims
• Ability to travel to and from firm appearances/engagements
• Effectively negotiate settlements including all aspects of liability and damages
• Develop strategic approach and provide leadership/direction to paralegals
• Diligent review of court filings and related litigation documents
• Actively manage a wide range of pre-litigation and litigation cases both directly and through a team
• Perform legal research on relevant issues during the pre-litigation process and throughout the course of litigation
• Propound and respond to discovery
• Prepare summons, complaints, and other responsive pleadings for filing with the appropriate court
• Attend mediation, depositions, and other court appearances
• Review and edit demands

Qualifications:

• License to practice law in California and current good standing with CA State Bar is required
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and social skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Personal Injury terminology
• Bilingual is preferred (English/Spanish) *Salary range between $100,000 - $175,000 (depending on experience)