Litigation Associate
A well-established litigation practice is seeking an attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join its growing team in California. This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of civil litigation matters involving complex disputes, personal injury claims, commercial transportation incidents, and exposure-related matters.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience handling cases throughout the litigation process, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation. The successful applicant will be a self-starter with strong analytical abilities, exceptional writing skills, and the confidence to manage responsibilities independently while collaborating with colleagues and clients.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop litigation strategies and evaluate case risks and exposure.
- Manage written discovery, including drafting, responding to, and reviewing requests and responses.
- Analyze and organize documents for production and case development.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.
- Take and defend fact witness and expert depositions.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and related court filings.
- Appear at hearings, case management conferences, and other proceedings.
- Prepare mediation, arbitration, and trial materials.
- Work directly with clients to provide case updates and litigation recommendations.
- Collaborate with team members to advance case objectives efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic performance.
- Active California Bar membership in good standing.
- 2-6 years of civil litigation experience.
- Experience managing cases through discovery and motion practice.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Capacity to handle multiple matters and competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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