Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP
Associate Attorney
Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Insurance Defense law firm is seeking a civil litigation attorney for its personal injury department in both the San Diego and Irvine locations. The candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Qualifications
Be an active member in good standing with the California Bar
Minimum 2 years of experience with civil litigation and insurance defense
Have solid academic credentials
Must have a high level of organization, detail orientation and ability to time‑manage across multiple deadlines
Demonstrate good judgment, strong critical‑thinking skills and the desire and willingness to take ownership and control of projects
Have excellent communication, analytical and writing skills
Have excellent client relations
Key Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial preparation.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
Conduct legal research and analysis to develop case strategy and support client positions.
Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members.
Manage caseload efficiently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work.
Participate in settlement negotiations and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with procedural and ethical standards.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
The firm offers mentorship, a congenial work environment as well as competitive salary, bonus program, health care benefits package, gym and participation in a 401K plan. We have ABOTA attorneys in our firm who train attorneys to become trial attorneys.
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Qualifications
Be an active member in good standing with the California Bar
Minimum 2 years of experience with civil litigation and insurance defense
Have solid academic credentials
Must have a high level of organization, detail orientation and ability to time‑manage across multiple deadlines
Demonstrate good judgment, strong critical‑thinking skills and the desire and willingness to take ownership and control of projects
Have excellent communication, analytical and writing skills
Have excellent client relations
Key Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial preparation.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
Conduct legal research and analysis to develop case strategy and support client positions.
Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members.
Manage caseload efficiently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work.
Participate in settlement negotiations and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with procedural and ethical standards.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
The firm offers mentorship, a congenial work environment as well as competitive salary, bonus program, health care benefits package, gym and participation in a 401K plan. We have ABOTA attorneys in our firm who train attorneys to become trial attorneys.
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