Senior Associate Attorney

Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP is looking for an experienced Senior Associate Attorney for our Claremont office.

At Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP we lead the nation in protecting policy holders from insurance companies refusal to pay claims. The firm has been protecting the rights of insurance consumers both individuals and businesses for over 50 years after having set the legal precedent requiring insurance companies to act in good faith. Join a team with purpose!

We are seeking an experienced attorney who is interested in a long-term position who can grow with our firm. You must be able to take on an existing caseload.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• A valid license to practice law in California in good standing with the Bar
• A juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Eight to ten years experience preferred
• Experience representing clients in all stages of pre-trial litigation in both state and federal courts
• Drafting pleadings motions and correspondence
• Preparing for and attending hearings and depositions including at times in person
• Be professional courteous and accommodating to clients as well as staff and co-workers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Provide sound counsel and judgment
• Must have legal research experience (Westlaw/Lexis)
• Outstanding attention to detail and high level of organizational skills
• Exceptional legal writing skills
• Strong professional communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $150000 base salary plus additional discretionary bonuses with a guaranteed minimum of $175000.

WhatWeOfferYou:

• Comprehensive health dental and visioncoverage

• 401kretirementplan

• Group life insurance and supplemental Insurance including long-term disabilityandvoluntarylife insurance

• Flexible spending account (FSA) for dependent care anda healthsavingsaccountfor medical expenses.

• VacationTime

• Paid Sick Leave

• 11 Holidays

• Leave of Absence ( jury duty etc.)

• Work in a collaborative and professional legal environment.

• Gain hands-on experience and opportunities for career growthand professional development.
  

AboutShernoffBidartEcheverria LLP:

AtShernoffBidartEcheverria LLP we are dedicated to protecting policyholders rights and holding insurance companies accountable when theyfail tohonor valid claims. Over the past 40 years we have secured significant verdicts negotiated landmark settlements and helped shape insurancelawto better protect consumers. From Holocaust-era life insurance settlements to groundbreaking victories against HMOs and disability carriers our firm has played a pivotal role in defining and advancing bad faith insurance law.

For more information about the company please visit our website: LLPis an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry age disability medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status reproductive health decisions hair textureor protective hairstyles any combination of protected categories or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law