Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Los Angeles office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a civil litigation associate attorney with 1 year of California state litigation experience. The candidate will analyze and assess case value to aid in early resolution. Will evaluate, create, and execute a litigation plan to cover all phases of litigation. Assist Partners in handling various types of civil litigation. Perform legal research on relevant issues throughout the course of the litigation process. Maintain communication with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel through the course of the claim. Conduct fact investigation; formulate and implement discovery and investigation plans. Attend depositions, draft meetings, and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery issues, dispositive motions, and trial preparation. Represent the interests of the client(s) at hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings. Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings. Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client(s). Current good standing with the CA State Bar is required. Knowledge and expertise with task code and insurance billing guidelines is a plus. Knowledge and expertise in Labor and employment law is a plus.

The candidate should have a Juris Doctorate degree. Must have strong research and analytical skills. Strong time-management skills are needed. Strong communication skills is required.

Founded in 2013, this firm has been recognized as a top boutique automotive law firm in California. Besides automotive law, the firm practices in areas of employment, complex litigation, regulatory law, business law, advertising law, and many others. Representing small, family-owned companies, startups, and global companies, this firm is committed to providing superior legal services and representation. The attorneys are well known in the legal community for their expertise in auto dealer law. Dedicated to creating and maintaining an environment that promotes diversity and teamwork, the firm constantly attracts the brightest mind from various backgrounds. The firm supports various organizations and employees are encouraged to work outside the firm to make the world a better place. The attorneys are members of the California Minority Counsel Program, LGBT Bar of Los Angeles, Women Lawyers' Association of LA, among others.