Attorney

Position: Associate Attorney

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Type: Full-time [Hybrid]

About the Job

The client seeks an attorney to join its Los Angeles, California office. This position requires a candidate who is an active member of the California State Bar and a minimum of two years of experience as a litigation attorney, with priority given to attorneys with experience in asbestos defense.

Qualifications and Skills:

Civil litigation or toxic tort/asbestos defense experience preferred.

Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.

Excellent organizational, time management, research, and analytical skills.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and proactively manage a large caseload.

Ability and willingness to look at a problem from a new or different perspective and design a unique solution.

Must have ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Experience in billing required.

Job Duties:

Working up a case from initial client contact to trial (under the guidance of a supervising attorney).

Preparing and responding to discovery.

Preparing and arguing motions, including dispositive motions.

Taking percipient and expert depositions.

Trial preparation and support.

Notes

The Client is looking for 2-12 years of experience in Toxic tort and Asbestos Defense is highly preferred. The candidate should be interested in pursuing asbestos defense.

The Hybrid opportunity will be 90% remote and 10% work from office.

1900 minimum billable hours. Bonuses for exceeding.

There is a standard benefits package provided by the client including the medical, dental and vision insurance along with 401K.

The client is replacing a candidate leaving on Frb. 15 so the interview process will be quick and the hire will be quicker.

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