Litigation Associate

Job Overview:
A renowned global law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join its San Diego office. The firm offers an opportunity to work on a broad range of business and commercial litigation matters, including banking and financial institutions, business disputes, and real estate. The ideal candidate will have a background in trial/arbitration, as well as experience in complex litigation motions, including summary judgment and discovery motions. Candidates will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects while working effectively within a collaborative team.

Location:
San Diego, CA

Duties:

• Manage and handle commercial litigation matters, including banking, financial institutions, business disputes, and real estate.
• Experience in consumer protection class action matters is a plus.
• Draft, file, and argue motions such as summary judgment motions, motions to dismiss, and complex discovery motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in trial and arbitration proceedings.
• Collaborate with the team on legal strategies and case management.
• Maintain high standards of communication with clients and colleagues.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in banking and financial institutions, business disputes, and real estate.
• Trial and arbitration experience.
• Experience with depositions and drafting litigation motions.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and work effectively within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, and analytical skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to the California Bar.

Skills:

• Strong commercial litigation experience.
• Expertise in drafting and arguing complex motions.
• Experience with depositions, trial, and arbitration.
• Solid organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent writing, communication, research, and analytical abilities.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.