Insurance and Financial Services Litigation Associate (California)

Our client is a full-service law firm with deep expertise in litigation, including involvement with ERISA, disability, life, health, long-term care, fraud, and employer-plan benefit matters.  We are seeking an associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our expanding team.  The ideal candidate will have:

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  Excellent writing, research and analytical skills

  
  


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  Strong work ethic, self-starter, and team-oriented

  
  


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  Admission to the State Bar of California

  
  

The associate will be expected to:

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  Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and additional litigation documents

  
  


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  Engage with in-house clients, experts, third-party administrators, opposing counsel, and witnesses

  
  


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  Review, investigate, and assess factual and legal aspects of claims

  
  


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  Take and/or defend depositions

  
  


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  Assist in trial and arbitration preparation, including preparing motions in limine, jury instructions, trial briefs, exhibits, and witnesses for testimony

  
  

The pay scale for associates at Burke ranges from $158,000 – $190,000 plus annual performance based bonuses.  The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience.  We encourage all interested candidates to apply.   The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement option, reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, and 401(k) with a partial match.  We promote an environment that encourages mentoring attorneys to advance in the firm and their careers.  Burke supports integrity, diversity, professional growth and personal fulfillment for everyone working at our firm.