Description:
About the Job:A General Practice Attorney is seeking a full-time tenacious and perceptive Senior Attorney to join our rapidly expanding team. The ideal candidate should have experience supervising a team of attorneys and be licensed (and in good standing) in California with four or more years of experience in directly managing civil litigation in both State and Federal courts, inclusive of sophisticated law and motion work.
Our Commitment to You
A General Practice Attorney provides an opportunity for candidates who want to be a part of a company dedicated to growth and innovation. We are at the forefront of our practice area, recognized for our success in pursuing relief for our clients. We value a strong work ethic, leadership, attention to detail, and keen problem solving skills. We are invested in our team members' growth, and we are focused on making this the best place to work. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we are eagerly waiting to discuss your candidacy.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Draft pleadings and motions (e.g. discovery and case dispositive motions)
- Meet-and-confer on discovery issues (e.g. ESI discovery)
- Pre-trial preparation (trial experience a plus)
- Delegation and supervision of deadlines and tasks
- Take and defend depositions
- Argue substantive motions in court
- Independently manage your own case load
- Supervise and train junior associates
- Perform other related duties and meet all deadlines, as required
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, prioritization and time management skills, along with the ability to work under tight deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority and high-volume projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior drafting, and writing skills, as well as having the interest to analyze legal issues with a solution based mindset.
- Have a high degree of self-accountability and ownership.
- Ability to interact and communicate with judges, attorneys, staff, and clients.
- Enthusiasm for developing skills and experience alongside an evolving business with innovative ideas.
- Experience with and adaptability to new technology and software application systems.
License/Certification and Preferred Experience:
- CA State Bar, in good standing (required)
- Accredited Law Degree
- 4+ years of prior experience
