Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney for its Woodland Hills, CA office.

Job Overview:

The Civil Litigation Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a diverse range of cases, from contract disputes to personal injury claims. They will manage cases from inception to resolution, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and representing clients in court.

Duties:

• Handle a broad spectrum of cases, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment matters, and more.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery processes.
• Represent clients in court proceedings.
• Take depositions.
• Manage a caseload independently while also collaborating with team members.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in civil litigation, preferably within a law firm setting.
• Experience in the courtroom and taking depositions; trial experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Client-focused mindset and a passion for achieving successful outcomes.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.

Benefits:

The firm offers a competitive market-based compensation package based on experience, a bonus program, dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401k.

This firm's attorneys boast a long list of awards and recognitions that rate them in the top 100 and in the top 1% of lawyers in the United States. This firm has eight offices throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona, as well as one in South Africa. The firm practices in a wide variety of areas including trucking/transportation company defense, professional liability, criminal defense, HOA and property management litigation, defense for government entities, general liability, and more.