Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Pasadena, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle defense litigation matters involving product liability, catastrophic personal injury, and professional liability matters. The successful candidate will manage a caseload comprising substantial litigation defense, including various practice areas such as general liability, premises liability, construction defect, and potentially professional executive and D&O.

Duties:

• Manage defense litigation matters, including product liability, catastrophic personal injury, and professional liability cases.
• Handle a caseload that encompasses a wide range of litigation defense cases, potentially spanning various practice areas.
• Conduct legal research and analysis and prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and motions.
• Appear in court for hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in managing cases effectively.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Eagerness to succeed and take on challenging cases.
• Must be licensed to practice in California courts.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• State Bar of California membership in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and legal research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Legal document drafting and case management.
• Proficiency in legal software and tools.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Experience:

• 3+ years of litigation experience.

Benefits offered: The firm offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package to qualified candidates.

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