Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate to join its dynamic team in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in complex litigation and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in legal advocacy. This role requires collaboration with a high-profile team to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft briefs.
• Manage document production and discovery processes.
• Contribute to articles and attend speaking engagements.
• Participate in client development activities.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in complex litigation.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in California.
• Experience in consumer class action law preferred.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and brief-writing.
• Strong interest in consumer class action law.
• Professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
• Ability to work effectively in team settings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.