Key Responsibilities
- Assist with complex civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on product liability and toxic tort cases.
- Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal documents.
- Participate in discovery, including document review, discovery requests and responses, and related case preparation.
- Assist with depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and other litigation proceedings.
- Analyze factual and legal issues and assist with developing case strategies.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members.
- Manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Support attorneys on additional complex litigation matters, which may include medical malpractice, employment, and business/commercial disputes.
- 2-4 years of civil litigation experience.
- Strong interest in developing a practice focused on product liability and/or toxic tort litigation.
- Active California Bar membership in good standing.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively while also handling assignments independently.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Prior product liability or toxic tort experience is preferred but not required.
- Competitive compensation, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Medical and dental benefits.
- 401(k) and retirement benefits.
- Meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure.
- Mentorship from experienced litigators.
- Opportunities to develop litigation and courtroom skills.
- Long-term career advancement and client development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes litigation matters.