Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A reputable law firm is seeking a highly qualified Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience to join its Commercial Litigation group in the Irvine, CA office. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging litigation matters, providing significant professional development by collaborating directly with senior members of the team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both state and federal courts and a strong desire to advance their litigation skills.

Location:

• Irvine, California

Duties:

• Represent clients in commercial litigation matters in both state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and other court documents.
• Lead and participate in hearings, motion arguments, and depositions.
• Provide general litigation support, including discovery and witness preparation.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys on complex litigation strategies.
• Take an active role in trial preparation and case management.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in both state and federal court proceedings.
• Strong skills in legal research, drafting, and leading hearings and motions.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to handle discovery, witness preparation, and general litigation support.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy skills for court hearings and motions.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

This firm has offices in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Orange County, Providence, and Hartford as well as global locations in Paris and Dublin. This law firm eliminates internal politics and promotes teamwork and collaboration within the office. This firm has a wide range of practice areas in order to better meet the needs of clients. This firm does pro bono and charitable work each year and is involved in the community.