Associate Attorney - Health and Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Health and Life Sciences Litigation practice in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers a hybrid schedule and involves working on complex litigation related to medical products, healthcare matters, and broader product liability and business litigation.

Duties

• Draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy.
• Participate in written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Perform sophisticated legal writing and analysis, including drafting complex briefs and memoranda.
• Assist with and take depositions.
• Support trial preparation, including fact development and witness preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and client counseling.
• Handle court appearances and argue motions as appropriate for experience level.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 1-5 years of litigation experience required.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting motions and managing discovery.
• Deposition experience or strong interest in developing those skills.
• Interest in complex litigation and trial work.
• Admitted to practice in California.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in California.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with drafting motions and managing discovery.
• Interest in complex litigation and trial work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

This powerhouse intellectual property boutique firm provides its attorneys with the opportunity to handle a diverse spectrum of intellectual property issues. It values creative problem-solving and encourages a personalized approach to client management. The firm is on the cutting edge of technology and cares about making a career for everyone who works at the firm. The firm believes in hard work, but also leaving room for some fun. The firm is made up of kind people who value community involvement.