Associate Attorney

Title:
Associate Attorney

Location: Claremont, California

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (additional hours as required)

Compensation: $150,000 annually + discretionary bonuses

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our growing legal team. This role is ideal for a licensed California attorney with experience in pre-trial litigation who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The Associate Attorney will represent clients through various stages of litigation, provide sound legal counsel, and contribute to high-quality case preparation and strategy.

• Represent clients in all stages of pre-trial litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and correspondence
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and/or Lexis
• Prepare for and attend hearings and depositions (including in-person appearances as required)
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients to develop case strategy
• Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines effectively
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
• Provide sound legal judgment and strategic recommendations

• Active license to practice law in California, in good standing with the State Bar
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in pre-trial litigation
• Strong legal research skills (Westlaw and/or Lexis required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Professional, courteous, and client-focused demeanor
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• Group life insurance and supplemental insurance including long-term disability and voluntary life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for dependent care and a health savings account for medical expenses
• Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Leave of Absence (i.e., bereavement leave, jury duty, etc.)
• Work in a collaborative and professional legal environment
• Gain hands‑on experience and opportunities for career growth and professional development

Please note that these are just some potential examples, and the specific benefits and perks offered may vary based on the position and location.

Compensation:

$150,000 annually + discretionary bonuses

At Shernoff Bidart Echeverria, LLP, we are dedicated to protecting policyholders’ rights and holding insurance companies accountable when they fail to honor valid claims. Over the past 40 years, we have secured significant verdicts, negotiated landmark settlements, and helped shape insurance law to 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.

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Shernoff Bidart Echeverria, LLP is 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 texture or protective hairstyles, any combination of protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.