Description:
Firm Overview:A Consumer Fraud, Labor and Employment Law Firm has been leveling the playing field across the nation for decades. CVN is a dynamic Plaintiffs'-side consumer and employment law firm, focusing on national level class action litigation matters addressing data breaches, product defect and job-related violations. CVN has set records for championing civil and consumer rights claims and is an exciting place to work and learn. If you want to lead high profile class actions on a national level, CVN is the place for you.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Our exciting and fast-paced downtown Oakland law firm is looking for an Associate Attorney with at least two years of civil litigation experience to represent clients in legal matters. Partnership opportunities are also available.
- The duties of the Associate Attorney are to represent clients in legal matters either independently or under the supervision of one or more shareholders or a senior associate, including:
- Provides effective legal consultation, services and advice to clients.
- Represents clients in state and federal court and agency litigation/proceedings, at a level consistent with his or her level of experience.
- Prepares legal documents (e.g., memoranda, legal briefs, opinion letters and/or general correspondence).
- Enjoys formulating strategies, acquiring and maintaining leadership roles in national litigation scenarios.
- Maintains excellent working knowledge of substantive law, state and federal judicial systems, including local court rules and procedures.
- Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, decision-makers, consultants and counsel.
- Meets deadlines and effectively responds to client, office and court needs, sometimes on short notice.
- Researches and analyzes legal issues and formulates creative responses.
