Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its San Diego, CA office.

Job Overview:

The Litigation Associate Attorney will be responsible for managing cases from inception to completion, providing analysis and advice to clients, drafting court pleadings, handling discovery, attending court hearings, and other related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, previous experience in litigation, real estate, and/or mortgage law preferred, and admission to practice law in the state of Hawaii. Excellent communication skills, proficiency in software tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet, and the ability to manage and prioritize large caseloads are essential.

Duties:

• Manage cases from inception to completion
• Prepare analysis of the case and advise the client regarding strategies
• Draft court pleadings
• Handle discovery, including filing and defense of motions
• Attend court hearings, both telephonic and in-person
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with a Juris Doctorate
• Previous experience in litigation, real estate, and mortgage law preferred
• Admission to practice law in the state of Hawaii
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to interpret client systems
• Proficiency in software tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
• Ability to manage and prioritize large caseloads

Benefits:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth

With 13 offices in the United States, this law firm is a multi-state, full-service firm. The firm provides services to depository and non-depository financial institutions. The mission of this firm is to provide the best legal representation to each and every client. The lawyers of this firm work in a fast-paced environment and do all that they can, both together and individually, to meet the needs of their clients. This firm was awarded the 2014 USFN Diamond Award of Excellence. This firm has a team approach to each client, deep experience in each area of practice offered, and offers personalized attention to each client.