Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Irvine, CA, is looking for a highly motivated and skilled attorney to join their civil litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess solid experience in legal research and drafting various litigation-related documents. This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of cases, focusing on both state and federal courts. The firm offers excellent mentorship and training for new admittees.

Duties:

• Conduct in-depth legal research to support litigation cases.
• Draft and prepare litigation-related documents, including legal briefs, motions, discovery responses, trial documents, and eDiscovery.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, providing legal guidance and strategy.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and staff on case strategy and development.
• Assist in the preparation and review of contracts and other legal documents.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and other legal proceedings as needed.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience drafting litigation-related documents (motions, discovery, trial briefs, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage a variety of cases simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation case management.
• Document drafting (motions, discovery, trial documents).
• eDiscovery and trial preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in Mandarin (preferred but not required).

Job Location:
Irvine, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional training and mentorship.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

This firm specializes in practice areas of Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Internet Commerce, Estate Planning, International Trade, and Venture Capital. The firm has been nominated and elected to Super Lawyers, Southern California.