Associate - Trial and Defense

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 3 to 5 years of litigation experience to join its Los Angeles office. The role involves defending public and private entities in high-exposure matters, including employment disputes, personal injuries, and class actions. The candidate should be proactive, organized, and possess excellent research and writing skills.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Conduct legal research
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in mediation/trial
• Report effectively to clients

Requirements

• Admission to the bar in California
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education

• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in California

Skills

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocacy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Student loan reimbursement
• Flexible time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Safe Harbor contribution
• Life/AD&D Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits

Company info

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