Litigation Attorney

A law firm in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Litigation Attorney to manage and litigate exciting cases from inception to resolution. The candidate will be responsible for crafting case strategies, taking and defending depositions, drafting substantive motions, collaborating with staff and investigators on discovery and fact-finding, and pursuing resolutions through motions for summary judgment, mediation, or trial. The caseload will encompass various practice areas, including civil rights, employment, tort, and other actions.

Duties:

• Manage and litigate cases from inception to resolution.
• Craft case strategies.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft substantive motions.
• Collaborate with staff and investigators on discovery and fact-finding.
• Pursue resolutions through motions for summary judgment, mediation, or trial.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state Bar of California.
• 2-4 years of litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in civil rights, employment, tort, or related areas preferred.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the state Bar of California.

Skills:

• Litigation experience.
• Case management skills.
• Legal research and writing abilities.
• Deposition experience.
• Motion practice experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days with contribution matching and profit sharing.
• Health and dental insurance.

This boutique law firm is committed to producing quality legal services. Their areas of practice include public entity defense, civil rights defense, healthcare litigation, business law, and employment law. The firm is located in California.