Senior Associate Attorney needed for San Diego office

A law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney for its San Diego, CA, location. This position involves assuming primary responsibility for complex litigation/arbitration cases. Below are the details of the job:

Job Overview:

• Assume primary responsibility for complex litigation/arbitration cases.
• Work under a partner's supervision while managing all case aspects.

Duties:

• Handle complex litigation/arbitration cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Manage client communication and case strategy.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and other legal proceedings.

Requirements:

• 5 years of quality experience in California state and federal court litigation/arbitration matters.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to assume primary responsibility for all aspects of a case.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills.

This is a specialty law firm with a national practice focused in the areas of securities, corporate finance and business law.