Associate Attorney

Messner Reeves LLP

Associate Attorney managing multiple cases in areas such as General Liability and Personal Injury at Messner Reeves LLP. Requires J.D.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex legal cases across various domains, including General Liability and Healthcare, while excelling in legal research, writing, and client relationship management. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve successful outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeLicensed to Practice Law in CaliforniaExperience in All Phases of DiscoveryExcellent Research, Writing, and Analytical SkillsStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchCase ManagementDiscovery ProcessWritten DiscoveryDepositionsAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementSelf-MotivatedGoal OrientedCollaborative Teamwork

Industry Keywords

General LiabilityHealthcare LawPersonal InjuryConstruction LawCommercial LitigationLabor and EmploymentInsurance DefenseProfessional LiabilityPremises LiabilityProduct Liability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage cases in General Liability, Healthcare, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment, Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Premises Liability, and Product Liability.
Engage in all phases of discovery including written and oral discovery.
Provide legal research and analysis as needed.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients.
Collaborate with team members and contribute to the firm's success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two to five years’ experience
Experience in all phases of discovery, including written discovery, and depositions.
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
Proven ability to foster strong relationships with potential clients while maintaining excellent services for existing clients.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a record of meeting billable hours.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to Practice Law in California.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
full benefits