Senior Litigation Associate Position Our growing firm is seeking a litigation associate who can handle their own caseload, work independently, and zealously represent clients both in and out of court. To be considered, you should have experience with discovery and law and motion practice. Trial preparation and trial experience is a plus. Your excellent communication and drafting skills will come in handy as you assist in thoughtfully positioning clients toward favorable outcomes. We have an outstanding team of collegial, yet hard-working attorneys who enjoy litigating cases for their clients. We work hard but have fun doing it! Reach out to us today if this opportunity sounds ideal for you.
About us
Led by two pioneering and highly experienced litigation and transactional attorneys, MBK Chapman is staffed by some of the most impressive legal minds in the business. Along with over 60 years of actual courtroom experience (just between the two founding partners at the firm), a well-known reputation for being effectively aggressive, and a well-deserved reputation for excellent writing and a uniquely client-centered approach, the attorneys at MBK Chapman are, quite simply, the very best around. MBK Chapman PC is an eight-lawyer growing law firm, presently located both in California and Florida. We are professional, agile, innovative, and our goal is to work hard, have fun, represent our clients well, and pay monthly bonuses based on productivity.
Our work environment includes:
- Extensive technological and administrative-personnel support
- Relaxed atmosphere
- On-the-job training
Responsibilities
- Work with, serve, educate, and guide clients throughout their case
- Prepare for and engage in mediation and settlement negotiations
- Assist in preparing for and/or conduct trials and arbitration
- Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions
- Draft legal documents, such as pleadings and discovery requests and responses
- Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Negotiate settlements, both prior to and leading up to litigation and during litigation.
Qualifications
- Must be able to handle your own caseload with little supervision
- At least 5 years of experience working as an associate attorney
- Previous experience advocating for clients and prior litigation experience
- Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with time management and interpersonal skills
- This is a hybrid-remote position
Compensation
$150,000 - $200,000 (or possibly more; all based on experience and qualifications) Generous monthly bonuses are available!