_ The offices of Kjar, McKenna and Stockalper, LLP are currently seeking Associate Attorney's -2-5+ years' experience with medical malpractice, public entities and or civil litigation experience. _
Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, seeks assiduous and detail-oriented Associates to join our thriving El Segundo office , on practice on our medical malpractice, legal malpractice, general liability, product liability, public entity defense and municipal liability focused teams.
All experience levels are desired and encouraged to apply. _ You must be licensed in the state of California to be considered for this position. _
This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who is interested in insurance defense work and thrives in a high energy, fast paced environment; works efficiently under pressure and is able to meet deadlines; demonstrates good decision-making and is proactive and solutions-focused; and wishes to foster and further their litigation skills. The ideal candidate has strong written and oral communication skills, is detail oriented, and will be able to effectively collaborate with fellow KMS attorneys in the defense of their clients.
Qualified candidates will have experience handling civil litigation matters. We are currently hiring for the following practice areas:
Catastrophic injury
Complex torts
Medical malpractice
Public entity defense
Elder defense
Employment defense
Environmental and toxic tort litigation
General liability
Premises liability
Product liability
Professional liability
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral advocacy, writing skills, and motivation, are a must. Experience in insurance defense litigation and general familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred. Join an innovative firm and team of attorneys with a reputation for professional excellence.
JD from an ABA school required.
Admitted to practice law in the State of California - no exceptions.
2-5 years of civil defense litigation experience preferred.
Strong oral and analytical skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Team player with great attitude and willingness to learn is essential.
Responsibilities
Independently work with a senior attorney on team to manage caseload.
Conduct legal research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
Regularly handle and review legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and briefs.
Conduct legal research, handle discovery and analyze medical and employment records.
Frequently handle court appearances, depositions and meetings.
Communicate with clients and provide status reports.
_ SIGN ON BONUSES offered at this time. _
Competitive salary based on experience.
Benefits and bonus incentives available for all full-time attorneys.
We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth. If you are a dedicated and driven individual looking to make a difference in the field of law, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
El Segundo, CA 90425: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

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