Civil Litigation Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm located in Burbank, CA, is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on managing complex litigation matters from start to finish.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, including start-to-finish case management, complex motion practice, and pleadings.
• Handle discovery processes, including propounding and responding to written discovery, conducting depositions, and analyzing complex documents.
• Draft and prepare various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Conduct thorough legal research on case-related matters and provide analysis to support legal strategies.
• Make court appearances as necessary to represent clients in hearings and proceedings.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior associates on case-related tasks and responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with supervising partners to ensure alignment with case strategies and client expectations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on litigation experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong oral argument abilities.
• Proficiency in time management and organizational skills to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills and competency in legal research tools and software.
• Familiarity with environmental litigation and bedrock environmental laws, such as CERCLA, is a plus.
• Background in geology or hydrogeology is advantageous.
• Trial, class action, toxic tort, and/or environmental regulatory agency experience is desirable.
• Administrative and managerial experience is preferred.

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