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Associate Attorney

  2026-05-14     Andrews & Higgins     Newport Beach,CA  
Description:

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our growing Personal Injury and Mass Torts practice. This is a full-time, in-office position ideal for a motivated attorney with 5–6 years of litigation experience who is comfortable independently managing cases while collaborating with adynamic legal team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, strategic, client-focused, and committed to achieving excellent results.


Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury and mass tort matters from inception through resolution

• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement demands

• Handle depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and court appearances

• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and insurance carriers

• Analyze medical records, liability issues, and damages

• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff to develop case strategy

• Ensure compliance with all court deadlines and firm procedures

• Provide supervision and mentorship to legal assistants as needed


Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active and good-standing license to practice law in California

• 5–6 years of experience in personal injury litigation; mass tort experience strongly preferred

• Comfortable handling cases involving sexual abuse and other sensitive issues

• Proven ability to independently manage cases and deadlines

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

• Experience with discovery, depositions, and settlement negotiations

• Professional demeanor with excellent client communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment


Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• End of Year Performance Bonus

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• 401(k)


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