Job Description
Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Minimum of 1-3 years of personal injury litigation experience.
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Handle a volume of personal injury cases with the direction of a Senior Trial Attorney.
- Represent clients in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and other personal injury claims.
- Strong familiarity with legal research and law and motion practice.
- Take and defend depositions, including those of plaintiffs, defendants, experts, and witnesses.
- Draft and respond to motions and oppositions, including Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication, Demurrers, and discovery-related motions.
- Propound and respond to written discovery.
- Draft complaints ranging from basic motor vehicle accident cases to more complex premises liability and assault cases.
- Assist with settlement negotiations, mediations, and other litigation-related matters.
- Assist with trial preparation, including Motions in Limine, jury instructions, special verdict forms, and other trial-related documents.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.
- Meet all court-imposed and internal deadlines.
- Active California Bar License and in good standing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple cases and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while also working effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage a litigation caseload in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time off
- Opportunities for advancement
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Website | http://jba.com |
About Company
JBA was founded in the late 1970s by a female computer scientist who managed different projects in IT, and saw a market for supporting companies through building a consultancy. Thus, Jacqueline Buickians and Associates (JBA) was formed. Throughout the years, demand set in for recruitment and we expanded our services in this area. We diversified our offerings for different positions, expanding our company focus from technology to fields like accounting, legal, marketing, administrative, and most recently, warehouse support. Today, JBA provides services beyond recruitment, supporting companies with creative services like digital marketing, employer branding, and training. Building from 35 years in business, our complementing services add value to our clients in this evolving global market.
Skills
- Adjudicationunmatched
- Adobe Acrobatunmatched
- Attorneyunmatched
- Case Managementunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Legal Researchunmatched
- Litigationunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Outlookunmatched
- Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Personal Injuryunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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