Senior Associate

Our client is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Attorney to launch their Orange County, California office. The ideal candidate is someone who sees the world through our lens – that all things are possible with hard work and ingenuity. While we understand that the right lawyer for the job may not fit within a predefined box, we are generally looking for an attorney with 5+ years of experience who is willing to work across industries and in jurisdictions across the country. Experience with first and third-party insurance litigation and other financial services litigation is a plus. The ideal candidate will have mock trial or moot court experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and California admission.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Familiarity with both first-party and third-party insurance claims.
• Experience with first-party property insurance claims.
• Superior analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working both independently and with others in a high-speed environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Provide exceptional legal counsel to clients on a wide range of complex legal matters.
• Handle discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices to support a team-oriented environment.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide strategic advice.

Attorney Benefits

• Discretionary EOY Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k with 3% match
• Life insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Major holidays paid

This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to info@mksearch.com for consideration in future opportunities.