Litigation Associate Attorney

Honolulu office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks litigation associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience as civil litigation counsel (private or public/government), preferably in the area(s) of real estate, commercial and/or tax and preferably in the State of Hawaii. The candidate will provide legal counsel and representation to individuals, organizations, and businesses in all aspects of real estate, commercial, tax, and other complex civil litigation, from the commencement of an action through arbitration, mediation, settlement, and/or trial or appellate work. Will conduct or otherwise oversee the research and perform the analysis necessary to support and substantiate the litigation strategy, including evaluating the clients case and the probable outcomes, and draw valid, reasonable, and substantiated conclusions from such analysis and present them to team members and clients. Autonomously draft, prepare, or modify legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, deposition notices, subpoenas, pre-trial statements, demand letters, settlement agreements and releases, trial subpoenas, jury instructions, motions in limine and other pre-trial motions, trial briefs, post-trial motions, notices of appeal, appellate briefings, etc. Prepare for and take and defend depositions of clients, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses in coordination with Litigation Partners. Identify and structure complex problems and prioritize issues to develop and implement practical and creative solutions within the boundaries of the law to obtain the best outcome for the client. Effectively advocate for a clients or the attorneys own position (orally and in writing) in discussions, formal negotiations, hearings, court proceedings, and other fora. Supervise and provide guidance to legal assistants, legal secretaries, and paralegals in their completion of substantive assignments and in their organization and coordination of tasks and deliverables necessary to prosecute or defend the case or to otherwise meet client needs. Represent the client in all aspects of the engaged legal matter(s). Other essential duties may be assigned to meet departmental or firm needs. Must be licensed to practice law in Hawaii (or have HSBA admission pending).

The candidate should have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited university. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and with the demonstrated ability to instill and project confidence essential. Excellent organization and time management skills to establish and follow through on priorities and to meet deadlines essential. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively gather and analyze facts and the law, and to develop and implement practical and creative solutions essential.

This Honolulu, Hawaii-based law firm specializing in real estate, finance, business transactions and organizations, estate planning, litigation, and taxation. Its attorneys handle local, national, and international transactions and litigation.