Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate attorney to join its Los Angeles office in Century City. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of California state and federal litigation experience in a mid to large-sized law firm, supporting complex commercial, real estate, entertainment, employment, and intellectual property litigation matters. This position is primarily in-office with flexibility to work remotely as appropriate based on assignments and business needs.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of litigation and case management from preparing responsive pleadings to trial.
• Interview witnesses and oversee fact-gathering for case development.
• Evaluate claims and defenses to develop recommendations for case strategy.
• Draft motions, pleadings, position statements, and mediation briefs.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests and meet/confer letters.
• Handle discovery, document productions, and ESI.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear for court hearings/conferences, and ADR proceedings (mediation/arbitration).
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to resolve discovery disputes, facilitate settlements, etc.
• Trial preparation.
• Develop and maintain strong business and client relationships.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of California.
• In good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California (or will seek such admission promptly).
• At least three years of experience litigating matters in both state and federal courts in California.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of California.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commitment to continuous learning about applicable law.
• Strong organizational and matter management skills.
• Ability to appear on behalf of clients in court, arbitration/mediation, and agency proceedings.
• Ability to travel as required for client matters (inside and outside California).

Focusing on complex litigation and dispute resolution, corporate law, cybersecurity and privacy, employment and labor law, sports law, securities and investment fraud, and intellectual property, this firm has been recognized as one of the leading firms in the nation.,With four offices throughout the country, the firm represents regional, national, and international clients from entrepreneurs and start-up companies to Fortune 50. Focusing on clients, the firm strives for responsive high-quality cost-effective representation. The firm has earned recognition in publications such as Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, the National Law Journal, and many more. The firm is committed to giving back to a wide variety of civic, cultural and philanthropic organizations. The attorneys work together as a team to bring success to the firm and clients. The attorneys have established a significant track record of successfully handling complex legal matters around the world. Coming from technology and engineering backgrounds helps to provide a high-level of expertise to clients. The diverse team of lawyers makes a strong and creative law firm where everybody is respected and supported to open their full potential.,Being an Equal Opportunity Employer, the firm offers very competitive compensation and benefits packages that reward all team members. The firm is looking for candidates with any experience but who are passionate and compatible with the culture of the firm. The firm has been named Best Workplaces by Inc.com.