Litigation Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Description:

A Full Service Law Firm, a technology-driven law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of experience to join its Public Entity Law and Labor/Employment Law defense practice groups. The successful candidate will be responsible for various aspects of litigation, including written discovery, medical record/employment file reviews, depositions, trial preparation, expert witness management, and status reporting to clients. The position requires the ability to handle a significant caseload while maintaining a high-quality work product and working primarily in the firm's San Diego office in a hybrid office/remote setting.
Duties:

• Conduct written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Perform thorough medical record reviews to gather pertinent information for cases.
• Conduct and defend depositions as needed.
• Assist in trial preparation, including drafting legal documents, preparing exhibits, and coordinating with witnesses.
• Manage expert witnesses, including selection, preparation, and coordination of their case involvement.
• Provide regular status updates to clients on case developments.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for various aspects of litigation, including written discovery, medical record/employment file reviews, depositions, trial preparation, expert witness management, and status reporting to clients
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the California State Bar
• 4 to 8 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm setting
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation processes and procedures
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Familiarity with cloud-based litigation programs and billing protocols
• Admission to the California State Bar
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively-Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities
  

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