Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a dynamic Litigation Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in litigation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with legal teams.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategies.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and hearings.
• Assist in case management and strategy development.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and legal teams on complex litigation matters.
• Provide legal counsel to clients and ensure effective communication throughout the legal process.
• Stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends relevant to assigned cases.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Creative problem-solving ability in legal matters.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills:

• Litigation experience (minimum 2 years).
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving in legal contexts.

The Los Angeles office of this premier public sector labor and employment law firm provides expertise in a number of areas, including: workplace harassment, discrimination, labor relations, disciplinary actions, wrongful termination, education law, student rights and student discipline, and affirmative action. Clients include municipalities, community college districts, school districts and private employers. The firms attorneys regularly present workshops to public agency officials in employment law, labor relations and public agency management. The work environment is relatively conservative; however, the firms attorneys generally describe colleagues as supportive and regularly meet outside of the office for lunch and other social activities. Client contact comes very early. Compensation is competitive with other firms of this size.