Civil Defense Associate Attorney

Company Description

Horton, Oberrecht & Kirkpatrick is a San Diego-based civil and personal injury defense firm that handles all types of defense matters throughout California. HOK is strictly a civil litigation defense firm and has earned a strong reputation in the industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for an Associate Attorney in the firm’s downtown San Diego office. All levels of experience are welcome to apply, including recent Bar passers. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, as well as appearing for court hearings, depositions, mediations, and second chair at trial. Applicants should be eager to go to court and have a true desire to defend all types of personal injury matters.

The firm is currently operating on a work from home/office hybrid schedule, with a two-day per month on-site requirement in our downtown San Diego office.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Bar admission in California and in good standing

Experience in conducting legal research and analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Attention to detail and accuracy in work product

Experience in Insurance Defense is a plus, but not required

Full health/dental/vision benefits packaged offered, along with Flexible Spending Account and 401(k) with match.

Come join our dynamic team of attorneys and staff who are true leaders in our industry.

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