Job Description Job Description
Overview
Haffner Law represents plaintiffs in serious personal injury, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, and class action cases throughout California. We take on high-value contingency matters that other firms pass on - the cases with real liability fights and real damages. We are looking for a junior associate to join our team and grow into a trial lawyer.
Duties
- Carry real case responsibility from day one, under direct supervision of senior counsel
- Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery
- Take and defend depositions
- Work up cases for mediation and trial
- Sit second chair (and eventually first chair) on cases that go to verdict
Skills
- Strong research skills with proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw platforms
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise legal documents and correspondence
- Knowledge of multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, tribal law & regulations, litigation, and patent law
- Effective negotiation skills for supporting settlement discussions or contract reviews
- Experience with legal administrative tasks such as case file organization and document management
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues critically and apply relevant statutes or case law effectively
- Familiarity with legal research tools and software used within a busy law office environment
What we are looking for
- 1-3 years of California civil litigation experience
- Active CA bar membership in good standing
- Comfort with contingency work and the pace of an active plaintiff's practice
- Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense experience considered
What we offer
- Compensation at or above market for your experience level
- Performance bonuses tied to case outcomes
- Significant case responsibility - you will not be doing doc review for two years
- High-value, factually interesting cases against sophisticated defense firms
- Direct mentorship from the firm's owner, a trial lawyer admitted in CA, NY, and WA
- Health benefits, 401(k), paid time off
- In-office position in Sherman Oaks
Join us to embark on an enriching career path where your enthusiasm meets meaningful work. We are dedicated to fostering growth through hands-on experience while supporting your professional development every step of the way.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
