Litigation Defense Associate Attorney

2-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

Los Angeles office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks litigation defense associate attorney preferably with 3-10 years of civil litigation defense experience. The candidate will direct and support the investigation on all assigned cases. Will analyze and assess case value to aid in early resolution. Evaluate, create and execute a litigation plan to cover all phases of litigation. Maintain communication with the client through the course of the claim. Comply with all litigation and budgeting guidelines. Perform legal research on relevant issues throughout the course of the litigation process. Draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery issues. 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 CA State Bar is required. Must have a background in personal injury defense with a particular experience in auto and slip & fall cases. Additional experience in law & motion practice and extensive deposition experience is a plus. Knowledge of current auto and premises liability laws is needed. Possibility for fully remote work.

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