Associate Attorney

Beitchman & Zekian, P.C. seeks a motivated and ambitious attorney with 2 to 4 years of civil and business litigation experience for its Encino office. Applicants should have litigation experience and must be prepared to assume an active case load including propounding and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting law and motion, appearing at hearings and client reporting. Trial experience preferred but not required. Seeking an applicant that is energetic, aggressive, a self-starter, and a team-player who has the willingness and determination to work hard at finding the best legal solutions for our clients. The applicant should also enjoy new challenges, be flexible, organized and able to handle all aspects of pretrial law and motion work with minimal supervision. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the law, has excellent research and writing skills, demonstrates good decision-making and is proactive and solutions-focused. Located in the heart of Encino, our firm is growing and looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, outgoing, fun, office atmosphere, that has a supportive work culture, helping develop staff, while aiming to achieve client success. This is a full-time position with the expectation that we will work with the attorney to create a work schedule that offers both in office and remote opportunities. Experience: - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school - Admission to the state bar association - Proven experience in legal drafting, litigation, negotiation, research, and writing - Strong knowledge of legal research methods and resources (e.g., Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw) - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills We offer competitive compensation and benefits based on experience. Please provide a full resume and writing sample. Please submit resumes to: Sylvia Depelyan sdepelyan@bzlegal.com