Associate Attorney

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C Irvine, California, US

About the Role

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Job description: Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C., a national subrogation and insurance litigation firm with offices in Hartford, WI; New Orleans, LA; Irvine, CA; Austin, TX; Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a senior associate attorney for its home office in Hartford, WI. The preferred experience level 0-3 years. Associates are provided opportunities to engage in challenging, substantive work, along with the ability to control their own caseload. Responsibilities include immediate management of national subrogation cases and/or insurance defense cases with client and local counsel contact. Candidates must have an understanding of handling litigated cases from start to finish. The ability to maintain and develop client relationships is of utmost importance. Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent legal research and writing abilities. In addition, excellent time management skills and organizational habits are critical to prioritizing and meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate must be able to work well both individually and as a team. Administrative skills, such as timekeeping, are a must as well as a basic level of technology skills (case management software, MS Office, etc.). Most importantly, we are looking for an individual that is detail-oriented, with strong communication, legal research, and writing skills who will fit in with our family-oriented work environment. The firm offers excellent growth opportunity and a highly collegial work environment. The candidate will have occasional travel and opportunities to author articles, speak at conferences, and visit clients. The firm actively supports its attorneys with in-house continuing education, marketing and client development. Compensation is negotiable based on relevant skills and experience. The firm also offers a benefit package including life, health, dental and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

  • Manage national subrogation/insurance defense cases
  • Develop client relationships
  • Legal research and writing

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor or equivalent
  • 0-3 years experience in subrogation/insurance defense
  • Strong writing and communication skills

Required Skills

legal research writing case management MS Office time management

Keywords

attorney subrogation insurance defense litigation partner

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Job Overview

Date Posted 1 day ago
Location Irvine, California, US
Job Type Full-time
Work Mode Onsite
Salary $100,000 - $120,000
Experience Up to 3 years
Category Legal risk compliance, Healthcare insurance subrogation, Legal services

About the Company

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C