Description:
Growing, fast-paced Costa Mesa firm is seeking an associate with 8 years of litigation experience. The successful candidate will have experience representing clients in all stages of litigation, including but not limited to: preparing pleadings and motions; drafting and responding to discovery; taking and defending depositions; and effectively representing clients at court appearances.Responsibilities:
- Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence and memoranda;
- Interface with clients;
- Prepare discovery; review discovery; respond to discovery requests; prepare discovery meet and confer correspondence;
- Conduct and defend depositions;
- Prepare for and attend hearings; and
- Trial and trial preparation.
Requirements:
- Member of the California State Bar;
- 8 years' litigation experience;
- Strong work ethic;
- Superior research and writing skills;
- Patience to handle ambiguity, changing priorities, and quickly shifting from one situation or task to another;
- Excellent business judgment, interpersonal skills, and sound negotiation skills; and
- Generate high quality work product under tight deadlines.
