Litigation Attorney (Hybrid)

Description:

• Review case files and assess legal and factual issues for discovery, motion, trial, and settlement purposes
• Prepare and respond to demand letters
• Draft and respond to pleadings
• Be highly proficient with all discovery tools and able to effectively propound and respond to discovery
• Draft and argue motions
• Appear regularly in court proceedings
• Maintain accurate calendar for court dates, filing and response deadlines, and other events relevant to the practice
• Take and defend depositions
• Manage relationships with clients, court personnels, colleagues, and opposing counsels
• Work with non-attorney staff to effectuate client needs

• Active member of the California State Bar
• Minimum of 5+ years prior experience in litigation
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, take and provide direction, as applicable, with other firm members
• Be Deadline oriented
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Results-oriented team player
• Finely tuned analytical skills and the ability to interpret and analyze a multitude of documents including pleadings, client communications, and a variety of legal documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment
• Have valid California driver's license with ability to drive to court and other events
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access), Gmail, MacOS, One Legal, Rapid Legal, LawToolBox; ability to learn Case Management and Document Management systems