Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Litigation Associate with complex litigation experience to join their team in Newport Beach. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling intricate legal matters and a proven track record in litigation processes.

Duties

• Engage in complex litigation, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft and edit pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct witness interviews and manage discovery processes.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Lead and manage multiple significant legal matters simultaneously.

Requirements

• 4 to 5 years of complex litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Demonstrated leadership in legal cases.
• Clerkship experience preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

The California office staffs fifty-five practiced attorneys. The law practice serves as the headquarters for the firm's life sciences and medical technology practice. Some of their practice areas consist of business trial-litigation, class actions; mass torts-insurance litigation, and corporate law. The California office has a global presence as well. The law practice and attorneys were recognized in well-known industry publications for their legal expertise.