Byron Edwards & Lemley, APC, a law firm in downtown San Diego, is looking for a litigation attorney to join our fast-paced team. Our firm specializes in defense of design professionals including architects and engineers in construction disputes. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will be responsible for case management, discovery, making appearances in court (virtually and/or in person as the court may require), and assisting in matters, including trials.
With over 45 years in the California legal industry, our firm was founded on a commitment to client service. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in supporting our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide high quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Handling cases from initial intake including meeting with clients and project file review.
- Providing legal advice to clients, assessing the facts and issues of each scenario and counseling clients accordingly.
- Planning and executing a discovery plan, including case management orders.
- Appearing at depositions, hearings, and conferences, among others.
- Working with legal staff to ensure that all pre-trial motions, pleadings, and discovery documents are prepared and completed.
- Preparing documents including pleadings, letters, status updates, stipulations, and the like based on client needs.
- Propounding and responding to discovery, depositions, and motions; preparing trial briefs.
- Assisting with trial preparation.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
- J.D. and active California Bar license
- 2 to 4 years of law & motion experience, trial experience helpful
- Knowledge of construction defect law
- Knowledge of civil procedure, trial procedure and evidence code.
- Strong oral advocacy and writing skills
- Ability to work with people in a collaborative work environment.
Position is full-time, exempt, in-office. Business hours are 8:30am-5:00pm Monday- Friday.
Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a compensation package that includes medical and dental insurance and PTO. The position is full-time, in-office.
To apply, please submit a resume and salary expectation.
Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are currently being conducted by phone or video with possible in-person interviews for finalist candidates.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
