Description:
Position Overview:The Associate Attorney is responsible for managing a portfolio of litigation under the supervision of senior attorneys, providing high‐quality legal counsel, advocacy, and client service. This role involves drafting substantive legal documents, conducting research, appearing in court and administrative hearings, and collaborating with support staff to advance clients' interests effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Research & Writing
- Conduct in-depth legal research on employment and procedural issues using Lexis+ AI, Westlaw, and other legal databases.
- Draft and revise pleadings, motions, discovery documents, memoranda, and correspondence.
- Prepare mediation briefs, trial briefs, and pre-trial filings.
- Utilize AI-assisted tools for legal analysis and drafting efficiency.
- Draft, review, and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
- Summarize depositions, analyze evidence, and prepare case materials for hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Develop and execute litigation strategy in coordination with senior attorneys.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding case updates, factual development, and litigation strategy.
- Appear in court, mediations, and depositions as required.
- Maintain professionalism and responsiveness in all client and court interactions.
- Manage a portfolio of employment law cases under the direction of a managing attorney.
- Coordinate with paralegals, clerks, and support staff to ensure accurate file management and deadline compliance.
- Contribute to team strategy discussions and participate in firm initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active membership (or pending admission) with the California State Bar.
- 0–2 years of relevant litigation or employment law experience preferred.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with discovery processes, California civil procedure, and employment law fundamentals.
- Proficiency with Lexis+ AI, Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite, and case management software (e.g., FileVine, Clio).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
120,000 - 140,000 USD per year (Los Angeles, CA)
