Associate Attorney - CA Barred, with opportunity for ...

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC (PCVA), a dynamic law firm with a team of 30 accomplished attorneys, is seeking a talented and dedicated Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join our national litigation practice group. The position is open to remote work for candidates based in Los Angeles, California.Our firm continues to expand, and this position will focus on the growing practice of seeking justice for sexual abuse survivors. This position is ideal for a junior attorney anxious to develop litigation and trial skills. We are a smaller firm, so you will be entrusted with more responsibility than your peers at large firms.As an Associate Attorney at PCVA, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients by handling many aspects of litigation, which may include:Managing cases from inception to completionMaintaining strong client relationshipsDrafting persuasive motions and confidently presenting arguments in courtSkillfully conducting and defending depositionsSuccessfully taking cases to trialOur ideal candidate will have:A strong interest and experience in complex plaintiffs' personal injury litigation and a passion for advocating on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse3-5 years of experience in civil litigation (clerking after bar admission will be considered)Outstanding interpersonal communication skillsExceptional research and writing abilitiesA robust work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, including the capacity to multi-task under pressureA valid license to practice law in California, with experience in Washington or New York being a valuable additionThe compensation structure for this role provides a competitive annual salary range of $145,000 to $175,000, supplemented by an expansive bonus program which rewards experience and performance. In past years, our associates received total compensation ranging between $250,000 and $500,000.Our bonus structure is comprised of two components. The first, an objective bonus, is triggered when the firm successfully achieves its annual revenue target. The second component is a subjective bonus, allocated at the end of the year, which is designed to recognize individual performance. As a contingency-based firm, we operate under the principle that our victories are shared ones. This principle is embodied in our bonus structure, rewarding our attorneys generously whenever the firm succeeds.

Created: 2025-03-03