Associate - Litigation and Trial - Complex Commercial Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of three years of complex commercial litigation experience to join their team in Menlo Park, CA. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic litigation department, handling significant and high-stakes disputes across various industries.

Duties

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies tailored to client objectives.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in all phases of litigation, including discovery and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with a global team of seasoned litigators and trial lawyers.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Financial planning and retirement savings options.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.