Complex Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a qualified Complex Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience in handling complex commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate should be admitted to the Bar in California and possess strong litigation skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage complex commercial litigation cases from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Assist in all aspects of discovery, including document review, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for use in the preparation of case strategies.
• Attend court hearings, arbitrations, and mediations as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategies and tactics.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.
• Stay current with legal developments and changes in the law relevant to complex commercial litigation.

Requirements:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation at a law firm.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure, litigation strategy, and legal research methods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Certifications:

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conducting discovery, including depositions and witness interviews.
• Courtroom experience and trial preparation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.