Attorney (associate)

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary

The salary for this position is negotiable depending on the candidate's experience.

# Associate Attorney

Law Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their West Coast team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of asbestos litigation experience and a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

## Responsibilities

- Building case defenses and trial themes autonomously (but with available guidance)
- Supporting national trial and coordinating counsel team to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients
- Analyzing the application of state and federal case and regulatory law to the facts of cases for pre-trial motions and other submissions
- Drafting original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters
- Drafting discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various parties
- Interviewing potential and preparing witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies
- Taking and defending lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions
- Arguing motions
- Developing client relationships through oral and written communication
- Drafting pre-trial reports and performing risk analysis
- Participating in mediations and/or court-mandated status, settlement conferences and hearings
- Solving problems creatively
- Developing overall strategies for case resolution
- Identifying, assigning and supervising work for case paralegals
- Interacting and potentially managing outside co-defense counsel to negotiate global discovery strategies
- Negotiating settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties
- Participating in networking opportunities to develop client relationships
- Demonstrating leadership in the local community through memberships in bar associations and other organizations
- Developing oneself as a resource for other attorneys involved in the firm’s practice areas
- Providing support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsels.

## Qualifications

- Asbestos litigation experience for 3-5 years is mandatory
- Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Requires admittance to at least one state bar – CA preferred
- Self-motivated individual with high energy willing to do whatever it takes to complete responsibilities on deadline
- Experience in billable work environment
- Experience in mass-torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment and discrimination, or other complex risk management experience required
- Client service oriented and experience required
- Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
- Extensive computer and database expertise with proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Demonstrates a courteous and professional demeanor
- Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Seeks continuous development opportunities

## Benefits

Law Firm offers a competitive benefits package to its employees, including:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Bonus pay

## Salary

The salary for this position is negotiable depending on the candidate's experience.

Law Firm is looking for an experienced Associate Attorney to join their West Coast team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of asbestos litigation experience and a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. As an Associate Attorney, the individual will be responsible for building case defenses and trial themes autonomously, supporting national trial and coordinating counsel team, analyzing the application of state and federal case and regulatory law, drafting original motions and other litigation-related documents, drafting discovery requests and responses, interviewing potential and preparing witnesses for testimony, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, developing client relationships, drafting pre-trial reports and performing risk analysis, participating in mediations and/or court-mandated status, settlement conferences and hearings, solving problems creatively, developing overall strategies for case resolution, identifying and supervising work for case paralegals, interacting and potentially managing outside co-defense counsel, negotiating settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties, participating in networking opportunities, demonstrating leadership in the local community, developing oneself as a resource for other attorneys, and providing support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsels.

Law Firm offers a competitive benefits package to its employees, including 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee discount, flexible schedule, flexible spending account, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, referral program, vision insurance, and bonus pay. The salary for this position is negotiable depending on the candidate's experience.

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401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee discount, flexible schedule, flexible spending account, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, referral program, vision insurance, bonus pay

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Building case defenses, trial themes, analyzing case and regulatory law, drafting motions and documents, interviewing potential witnesses, taking and defending depositions, drafting pre-trial reports, risk analysis, negotiating settlements, networking, client relationships, leadership in local community, billable work environment, mass-torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment and discrimination

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; admittance to at least one state bar – CA preferred

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