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Associate Attorney
Los Angeles, CA A California Statewide High-End Litigation Boutique has an outstanding opportunity for a Litigator in its downtown Los Angeles office. We are looking for a team player who enjoys a cordial, diverse and a fast-paced working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 1 year in California state civil litigation defense experience, as a California-licensed and practicing California attorney. Expected work product, case management and communication skills on par with AmLaw100 or AmLaw200 firm. Excellent opportunity for an Associate Attorney with a background in complex litigation, employment defense litigation or insurance defense litigation. While the firm primarily litigates and tries high stakes cases, an associate must handle a small percentage of insurance defense cases for the firm’s most distinguished clients. Must be organized, a hard-worker and a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES • Analyze and assess case value to aid in early resolution. • Evaluate, create and execute a litigation plan to cover all phases of litigation. • Assist Partner in handling various types of civil litigation. • Perform legal research on relevant issues throughout the course of the litigation process. • Maintain communication with clients, carriers and opposing counsel through the course of the claim. • Conduct fact investigation; formulate, implement discovery and investigation plans. • Attend depositions; draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery issues, dispositive motions and trial preparation. • 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). REQUIREMENTS • Juris Doctorate degree and current good standing with CA State bar is required. • Minimum of 1-year California state litigation experience working in the Civil Defense Litigation department of a law firm in California. • Strong research and analytical skills. • Strong time-management skills • Strong communication skills. • Knowledge and expertise with task code and insurance billing guidelines is a plus. • Knowledge and expertise in Labor & Employment law is a plus. Job Type: Full-time |
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