Closing Date: 21st May, 2036
Description:
The successful candidate can expect to work on a wide variety of fast-moving and complex matters. Duties include: preparing for and attending depositions; drafting pleadings and motion briefings; handling case management responsibilities (assign and supervise others' work; plan for and host team meetings/trainings; work on case budget and staffing); meeting and conferring with opposing counsel; working with experts on expert reports; drafting discovery requests and responses; attending court hearing and conducting oral arguments; conducting legal research; performing document review; maintaining an active pro bono practice; and designing document review plan and managing document review and training.Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree plus 2-5 years of experience as an attorney in litigation.
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of discovery.
- Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings such as complaints and answers.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing substantive motions in both federal and state courts.
- Demonstrated case management experience.
- Detail-oriented, independent self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong academic credentials are required.
- Candidate possesses a strong commitment to pro bono representation.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment is essential.
- Membership in the California bar is required.
- Please submit a cover letter, resume and (unofficial) transcript for consideration.
The starting base salary for this position is expected to be $235,000 – $365,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.
