Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Los Angeles office of Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 0-2 years of experience. The associate will handle a variety of complex professional liability claims, including but not limited to defending lawyers, accountants, architects and engineers and insurance agents. The associate will also work on securities litigation claims before FINRA Dispute Resolution and the AAA, and Directors and Officers litigation in state and federal court.

CA bar admission required .

Salary is commensurate with experience, but the range for this position is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00.

Position Summary

Associate responsibilities include representation of clients in legal proceedings, including but not limited to conducting research, drafting pleadings, discovery and various motions, taking and defending depositions, handle court hearings, communicating with clients regarding case strategy, and participating in mediation and trials.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Efficient management of multiple cases.
• Timely preparation of pleadings, motions and discovery.
• Participate in mediations, hearings and depositions as required.
• Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• On-time completion of reports/projects, in adherence to partner and client needs/guidelines.
• Accurate and timely recording of billable hours, in adherence to client guidelines and Firm policy.

Position Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend complex matters, to identify and to articulate core issues, and to understand applicable legal principles.
• Possess keen-eye for detail, coupled with exceptional research and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong research and legal writing skills.

Educational Requirements

• J.D. from accredited ABA law school.
• 0-2 years of experience
• California Bar Association admission.

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP (“WSS”) is a nationally recognized law firm founded over three decades ago. WSS has offices in New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. WSS is an industry leader in securities litigation and regulatory defense for broker-dealers, financial professionals and registered investment advisors. WSS also defends Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Architects, Design Professionals & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Insurance Coverage; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas) matters across the United States.

Company Description

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP (“WSS”) is a nationally recognized law firm founded over three decades ago. WSS has offices in New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. WSS is an industry leader in securities litigation and regulatory defense for broker-dealers, financial professionals and registered investment advisors. WSS also defends Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Architects, Design Professionals & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Insurance Coverage; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas) matters across the United States.