Description:
Position Summary:Our Los Angeles office has a unique opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate with 3+ of years of experience to join the firm's expanding practice and assume a major role in litigation with extensive contact with client representatives and opposing counsel.
This position is for an ambitious lawyer seeking opportunities to expand their professional development and to have significant courtroom experience and client contact, while working in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Duties include performing legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, as well as legal memoranda, arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, managing discovery-related activities and investigations, and drafting of position statements and dispositive motions, employee handbooks, employee policies, etc.
Unlike many other firms, we provide our associates with hands-on writing, publishing and speaking opportunities as well as access to robust professional development training programs.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Requirements:
- Ability to propound and respond to discovery, prepare motions, obtain declarations, and assist with all aspects of trials and trial preparation. Civil litigation and/or trial experience is also a plus.
- Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment.
- Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; passion for client service and practice development.
