Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description Litigation Associate – Full TimeMyers 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 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; andbe a valuable and valued member of our team.Who You Are 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; andchampion 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 jfriedman@mwgjlaw.com.Company 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr