Attorney- Litigation

Position Summary

Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time, but generally, your primary responsibilities will include tasks commonly performed by an attorney, including, without limitation, performing legal research, drafting legal documents (opinions letters, corporate guidance and advice, motions, pleadings, discovery, etc.), making court appearances, attending client meetings, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Advising and representing clients in courts, before government agencies, or in arbitration
• Holding meetings with clients in order to discuss details and status of a case
• Conducting legal research and analysis of legal issues
• Analyzing the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents and applying such knowledge to various factual scenarios
• Interpreting laws and rulings for clients
• Drafting briefs and other legal writings, including pleadings, motions, and discovery on behalf of clients
• Presenting facts in writing or verbally to clients and arguing on their behalf in court, arbitration and mediation
• Conducting and defending party, percipient and expert depositions
• Overseeing paralegal and law clerk staff
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Graduate of an accredited institution by the American Bar Association (ABA) with a Juris Doctor (J.D.); A specialization in corporate law or any related field and a serious interest in Civil Litigation required
• Licensed to practice law in the state of CA required
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience
• Demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven settlement skills
• Knowledge of business and real estate lawsuit matters
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Proficient in internet and online research
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, printer, scanner, and computer
• Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details
• Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to represent the company in various forums to foster the desires and image of the company in the community