Associate - Trial and Defense

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 3 to 5 years of strong litigation experience to join their Irvine, CA office. The practice encompasses general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases, with collaboration with the Aviation practice group. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in depositions, discovery, motions, and pre-trial documents, and must possess excellent research and writing skills.

Duties

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

Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
• Admission to the bar in California
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocacy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Certifications

• California Bar Admission

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills
• Proactive and organized
• Professional interaction with opposing counsel and clients

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible paid time off
• Performance bonuses
• Student debt repayment
• Referral rewards
• Mentorship and career growth
• Engaging culture with social events and community service
• Wellbeing benefits
• Inclusive parental leave
• Global mobility program

Company info

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