Commercial Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate with over three years of experience to join its San Diego office. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic record and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to excel in their practice.

Duties

• Research complex legal issues and draft legal memoranda and motions.
• Appear and argue at court hearings and arbitration.
• Draft and respond to written discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.

Requirements

• Experience in complex commercial litigation, including class action defense and business torts.
• Background in handling complex contract disputes, trade secrets, and unfair competition.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life and disability insurance.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.