Staff Attorney, Litigation

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: Experienced Litigation Staff Attorney for Fortune 100 Company - Century City/Los Angeles or Remote Work

H1 Heading: Join Steptoe LLP as a Staff Attorney in Litigation

H2 Heading: Experienced Litigation Staff Attorney Position Available at Steptoe LLP

Position Summary:
- Steptoe LLP is seeking an experienced litigator with at least 5+ years of experience for a Staff Attorney position in its Century City or Los Angeles office
- Alternate locations and fully-remote work also will be considered for otherwise qualified applicants
- The Staff Attorney will primarily assist with litigating and settling consumer financial services litigation on behalf of a Fortune 100 company, under the supervision of a Partner in the litigation group
- This is a non-partnership track position with a hybrid work schedule
- Expected salary range is $170,000 - $240,000, depending on experience

Responsibilities:
- Reviewing daily litigation correspondence and pleadings and reporting time-sensitive issues to the Partner in charge
- Managing litigation calendar and ensuring all deadlines are met
- Document review
- Supervising local counsel
- Drafting general pleadings including answers, pro hac vice motions, and certain other motions as necessary
- Communicating regularly with opposing counsel to enter into settlements
- Drafting and editing client settlement recommendations, settlement agreements, and correspondence relating to settlement
- Assisting in the preparation of related client reporting
- Court appearances may be required on routine pretrial matters
- Arbitration (non-jury) merits hearings may be required on occasion

Requirements:
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- Membership in the local State bar, active and in good standing
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Painstaking attention to detail
- Capable of multitasking
- Comfortable dealing with opposing counsel

Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits
- Regular, stable schedule
- Hybrid work schedule with some days in office and some working remotely

Application Process:
- To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample
- All inquiries will be held in strict confidence
- Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
- We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

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Competitive salary, excellent benefits, regular schedule

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Litigation, Settlement, Document Review, Pleadings Drafting, Communication, Legal Writing, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Multitasking

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

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