Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Litigation Associate – Full Time

Myers Widders is looking for a sharp, driven litigation associate to join our team in beautiful downtown Ventura. If you can take a case from start to finish, write like a pro, think on your feet, and produce courtroom-ready work, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

Located in downtown Ventura near the beach, botanical gardens, restaurants, cafes, and shopping, we maintain a collegial and collaborative office committed to work-life harmony. Our team of 15 attorneys and 9 staff members is dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients in business and civil litigation, collections, construction defect, corporate law, employment/labor law, estate planning and probate, insurance, personal injury, public agency law, real estate law, and other legal matters.

What You’ll Do

If hired for this position, you will:

· assist in case evaluation and pre-litigation strategy;

· draft pleadings and motions, and propound and respond to discovery;

· take and defend depositions;

· conduct research and provide analysis regarding substantive and procedural law;

· appear in court, arbitration, and mediation;

· advise on transactional matters and prepare related documents, as needed;

· perform other associate tasks as assigned; and

· be a valuable and valued member of our team.

Who You Are

To be successful in this job, you must:

· have a J.D. degree with strong academic credentials;

· be an active member of California State Bar in good standing;

· be able to rapidly synthesize case facts and the application of relevant law;

· consistently generate top-quality filing-ready work product for review by senior attorneys, and take and apply constructive criticism to improve your work product and client results;

· work well independently and in a team; and

· champion the firm’s mission, ethics, and values.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact at a firm that values your talent and growth? Send your cover letter and resume to Jill L. Friedman at Description

Located in downtown Ventura near the beach, botanical gardens, restaurants, cafes, and shopping, we maintain a collegial and collaborative office committed to work-life harmony. Our team of 15 attorneys and 9 staff members is dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients in business and civil litigation, collections, construction defect, corporate law, employment/labor law, estate planning and probate, insurance, personal injury, public agency law, real estate law, and other legal matters.

Full-time