Associate Attorney

Job description

Founded in 1935, Condon & Forsyth is internationally recognized for its expertise in handling aviation, complex tort, insurance and commercial litigation matters. Condon & Forsyth has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and Sacramento. We are seeking a California Litigation Associate with two to six years’ experience, to join our premier aviation and insurance defense practice team in Los Angeles, California.

Overview:

We are seeking a versatile Civil Litigation Attorney with a focus on aviation-related matters or related fields to join our legal team. This role involves representing clients in diverse litigation, with an emphasis on aviation defense cases. While direct aviation defense experience is helpful, relevant experience in State of California litigation, commercial litigation, transportation law, personal injury, insurance defense, government regulatory law or international law will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have two to six years of litigation experience, California preferred.

Requirements:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and admitted to practice in the State of California or admission pending.

Two to six years of experience in civil litigation with a focus on aviation or related fields (State of California litigation, commercial litigation, transportation law, personal injury, insurance defense, government regulatory law, or international law).

Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple cases and work efficiently under pressure.

Demonstrated success in providing legal counsel in litigation matters.

Knowledge/Helpful Experience:

Trial experience.

State of California litigation experience.

General knowledge of aviation/insurance law.

Proficiency with technologies that improve efficiencies and facilitate the practice of law and remote work.

Responsibilities Will Include:

Provide legal counsel and representation to clients involved in aviation-related disputes, accidents, and liability claims, drawing from experience in related fields.

Conduct legal research, analysis, and case preparation with a focus on aviation defense strategies.

Collaborate with Partners and clients to gather evidence and formulate effective case strategies.

Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and settlements.

Attend court proceedings, hearings, and mediations to represent clients in diverse litigation matters.

Perform case analysis, litigation planning and budgeting.

Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

You will have the opportunity to expand your breadth of litigation experience including managing the entire legal process, drafting and responding to complaints, investigation and discovery, depositions, site inspections, trial preparation, court hearings and proceedings, arguing motions, representing clients in trials and negotiating settlements.

Benefits:

We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending, health savings accounts, 401K retirement plan, paid vacation, sick and holiday time.

Condon & Forsyth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary range is $135,000 - $169,000 plus discretionary bonus.