Description:
Description:Join the World's premier aviation law firm. A Leading, Sector-Focused Global Law Firm has an opportunity for a litigation attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join our aviation, aerospace and products liability practice. We are looking for bright litigators familiar with the litigation process, and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload—someone who will be able to act independently throughout the discovery process and assist in trial, with an interest in working on those matters.
Our team is passionate about our practice and committed to efficiently and effectively meeting litigation and client driven deadlines. This practice includes representing airlines; airports; municipalities; government contractors; retailers; manufacturers of commercial, aviation, space, military, and consumer products; and their insurers.
The open position is for an attorney located in Los Angeles, Orange County or San Francisco, but we are also open to other locations in California for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Taking depositions, arguing motions, and attending court hearings and mediations as required;
- Drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
- Conducting complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and drafting memoranda;
- Preparing status reports and recommendations to clients;
- Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
- Working on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial.
Education and Experience:
Experience in the field of aviation and/or products liability is ideal. Preferred candidates will possess the following skills and characteristics:
- Discovery and Law and Motion experience;
- State and Federal court experience;
- Excellent academic credentials and work history.
Skills and Ability:
- Superior writing, and analytical skills;
- Strong Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
- Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
- Strong work ethic;
- Attention to detail;
- Capable of working within a team.
