Senior Attorney

A law firm in San Diago is seeking a highly qualified Senior Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of experience in drafting litigation documents, particularly in health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the firm's legal team, demonstrating strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Duties:

• Review and draft discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
• State and federal court experience is a plus.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in drafting litigation documents, including motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions in health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters.
• Strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Transferable skills and a strong academic background from nationally recognized schools.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Litigation strategy development.
• Case management.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.