Civil Litigation Attorney

A law firm located in Burbank, CA, is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on managing complex litigation matters from start to finish.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, including start-to-finish case management, complex motion practice, and pleadings.
• Handle discovery processes, including propounding and responding to written discovery, conducting depositions, and analyzing complex documents.
• Draft and prepare various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Conduct thorough legal research on case-related matters and provide analysis to support legal strategies.
• Make court appearances as necessary to represent clients in hearings and proceedings.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior associates on case-related tasks and responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with supervising partners to ensure alignment with case strategies and client expectations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on litigation experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong oral argument abilities.
• Proficiency in time management and organizational skills to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills and competency in legal research tools and software.
• Familiarity with environmental litigation and bedrock environmental laws, such as CERCLA, is a plus.
• Background in geology or hydrogeology is advantageous.
• Trial, class action, toxic tort, and/or environmental regulatory agency experience is desirable.
• Administrative and managerial experience is preferred.

This law firm was founded over three decades ago to represent some of the largest businesses in the nation. Their areas of practice include environmental law, business and commercial disputes, intellectual property, real estate, entertainment, employment practices, commercial litigation, and more. The firm is located in Burbank, CA and Las Vegas, NV.