Cruser Mitchell offers a UNIQUE opportunity for experienced Associate Litigators interested in becoming GREAT lawyers with GREAT client growth opportunities. The salary range is commensurate with experience.
We wish to grow our team of attorneys to meet client requests to resolve increasing numbers of matters. We are looking for an experienced associate litigator with at least two (2) years of strong civil defense litigation experience. Specifically, we want associates that have experience with pre-complaint investigations, case analysis, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing, and arguing law and motion, taking, and defending depositions, trial preparation, and generally have the skills to develop and implement efficient strategies to resolve claims against our clients. The team members will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the firm’s practice, including participating in trials, mediations, counseling, and advice work on a wide variety of areas.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
- Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
- Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
- Assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
We are looking for a candidate with:
- Bachelor’s degree with J.D., and admission to the State Bar required.
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in insurance defense or related setting.
- Litigation Experience required.
- Strong writing skills
- Excellent work ethic
Benefits:
Multiple plan options to choose from including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
