Mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of practical experience. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in California.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Participate in all aspects of the litigation process, including discovery, hearings, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Manage and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Assist senior attorneys in case strategy and development.
• Attend client meetings, depositions, and court hearings.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• 2-4 years of practical experience.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Education:

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Legal research and analytical abilities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and software.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Retirement plan options.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

This firm has been a power player in the Pacific Northwest for a long time. While this firm practices in numerous areas, its strongest areas are in the corporate context where it does truly exceptional work. Their clients are a diverse group of domestic and international corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations. This firm is a lifestyle type of firm in many respects and wants its associates to have lives outside of the law. An additional aspect of this firm is that it is consistently able to attract and retain candidates who are the cream of the crop. The firm takes its recruiting very seriously and truly makes a major effort to make the associates who join the firm feel welcome as members of the firm. The firm's training is also very solid. Attorneys are encouraged to get involved in numerous outside activities and appear to do so on a regular and ongoing basis.