Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Investigations, Compliance, and White Collar Defense department in Costa Mesa, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of litigation experience and will contribute to a diverse practice handling complex disputes across various sectors.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and handle discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions and conduct witness interviews.
• Draft pleadings, write briefs, and prepare and argue motions.
• Prepare for trial and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of solid litigation experience, preferably with trial experience.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions or conducting depositions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction of practice.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Effective problem-solving capabilities and proactive work ethic.
• Ability to develop creative solutions that meet client needs.
• Excellent team player with flexibility to collaborate across practice areas.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and other benefits offered depending on the position.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.