Litigation Associate Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm based in Los Angeles, CA, is currently seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The Litigation Associate Attorney will handle local and national accounts throughout California, independently manage a litigation caseload, conduct depositions, prepare witnesses for deposition and trial, and provide trial preparation and support. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, and/or aviation law.

Duties:

• Manage a litigation caseload, including local and national accounts across California.
• Conduct depositions and prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests, prepare responses and pleadings.
• Prepare court filings and manage service to counsel, including experience with e-filing.
• Provide trial preparation and support to senior attorneys.
• Maintain accurate time records for billing purposes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of California.
• 5+ years of experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, and/or aviation law.
• Experience with motion practice and conducting depositions.
• Ability to work independently and in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and analyze complex legal matters.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Litigation management and trial preparation.
• Deposition preparation and conduct.
• Legal research and writing.
• Motion practice and pleadings drafting.
• Time management and organization.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement plan.

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