Business Litigation Counsel

Job Overview: A law firm in Irvine, CA, is seeking a highly experienced Business Litigation Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate should possess strong litigation skills, an excellent understanding of civil procedure, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Handle complex business disputes from inception to resolution
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Manage e-discovery processes
• Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits
• Conduct fact investigation and development
• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Take and defend depositions
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients

Requirements:

• 5-20 years of experience in complex business litigation
• Admission to the California Bar or eligibility for immediate licensure
• Excellent understanding of civil procedure
• Proficiency in taking and defending depositions
• Courtroom experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage complex e-discovery processes
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California

Skills:

• Litigation strategy
• Legal research
• Deposition skills
• Courtroom advocacy
• Legal writing and drafting
• E-discovery management
• Fact investigation
• Client counseling
• Negotiation skills

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.