Description:
Job Description Summary:A Global Law Firm is seeking an Attorney to join its Litigation group in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle Office. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of asbestos litigation experience, superior research and writing skills, experience taking and defending depositions, and possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team. Experience managing a case docket and appearing in court is preferred. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California.
General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a A Global Law Firm position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all A Global Law Firm employees, which include but are not limited to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- Asbestos litigation experience
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
- Admission to California Bar
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment:
- Hybrid with some in-office expectations or remote (as appropriate)
- Some travel required
