Associate Attorney
At Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP, we lead the nation in protecting policy holders from insurance companies’ refusal to pay claims. The firm has been protecting the rights of insurance consumers, both individuals and businesses, for over 50 years after having set the legal precedent requiring insurance companies to act in good faith. Join a team with purpose!
We hope to find an attorney who is interested in a long-term position who can grow with our firm. You must be able to take on an existing caseload.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
- A valid license to practice law in California, in good standing with the Bar
- A juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Eight to ten years’ experience preferred
- Experience representing clients in all stages of pre-trial litigation, in both state and federal courts
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and correspondence
- Preparing for and attending hearings and depositions, including at times in person
- Be professional, courteous, and accommodating to clients, as well as staff and co-workers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Provide sound counsel and judgment
- Must have legal research experience (Westlaw/Lexis)
- Outstanding attention to detail and high level of organizational skills
- Exceptional legal writing skills
- Strong professional communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $150,000 salary, plus discretionary bonuses with a guaranteed minimum of $175,000
What We Offer You:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401k retirement plan
Group life insurance and supplemental Insurance including long-term disability and voluntary life insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA) for dependent care and a health savings account for medical expenses.
Vacation Time
Paid Sick Leave
11 Holidays
Leave of Absence (i.e. bereavement leave, jury duty, etc.)
Work in a collaborative and professional legal environment.
Gain hands-on experience and opportunities for career growth and professional development.
About Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP:
At Shernoff Bidart Echeverria, LLP, we are dedicated to protecting policyholders’ rights and holding insurance companies accountable when they fail to honor valid claims. Over the past 40 years, we have secured significant verdicts, negotiated landmark settlements, and helped shape insurance law to better protect consumers. From Holocaust-era life insurance settlements to groundbreaking victories against HMOs and disability carriers, our firm has played a pivotal role in defining and advancing bad faith insurance law.
For more information about the company, please visit our website: https://shernoff.com/
Shernoff Bidart Echeverria, LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisions, hair texture or protective hairstyles, any combination of protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law