Role Description

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our Los Angeles, California office. Our dynamic Litigation Practice Groups is known for their comprehensive approach to managing complex the defense of a wide range of defense litigation involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises, products liability, and transportation.

 

The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of litigation experience. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys and clients on the defense of personal injury litigation.

 

This position is hybrid in our Los Angeles, California office in El Segundo.

 

Essential job duties include:

• Drafting pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and appellate briefs.
• Communicating directly with clients, claims adjusters, and witnesses; providing updates and strategic advice to clients.
• Collaborating with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategies.
• Handling all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Defending clients in claims involving personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, construction, transportation, and product liability.
• Defending cases in civil litigation and in binding arbitration proceedings in both state and federal court.
• Attending court hearings and oral arguments both remotely and in-person.
• Preparing for and mediating cases and/or settlement conferences.

 

A successful candidate will also:

• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be skilled in legal research and analysis.
• Have superb administrative and organizational skills.
• Be diligent, driven, and eager to learn.
• Possess the ability to work independently and take ownership of their work.

 

Qualifications

• Active bar license in California
• 3-7 years of litigation and/or civil litigation experience in either state or federal court.
• Experience with trial preparation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills

 

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid parental leave

 

Interview Process Timeline

Application

Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume and cover letter using Easy Apply above.

 

Screening Interview

Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute virtual interview with the hiring manager(s).

 

Virtual Interview

Here you’ll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm.

 

Final In-Person Interview

In the final round interview, you will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person.

 

Offer

Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

 

About Life at Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for more than 39 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.

 

The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. In addition, Tressler attorneys represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law. Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past six years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.

Martin Lam
JBA  |  Business Development Consultant
 
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