Business/Commercial Litigation Attorney
We are seeking a professional liability attorney with experience in handling business litigation. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm of eleven attorneys that prioritize teamwork and the delivery of high-quality legal representation to the firm's clients.
Responsibilities will depend on the candidate, but will ideally include the management of a full litigation caseload and working cases from inception through resolution, including communicating with clients and providing status reports, taking and defending depositions, and participating in trials. The candidate will handle a wide array of professional liability matters, including malpractice cases and claims against attorneys, insurance agents/brokers, accountants, architects, and engineers.
Location is flexible. The firm has offices in Downtown Los Angeles and Brentwood. Hybrid and remote work are also options.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 6-10 years of business litigation experience, preferably including professional liability, legal malpractice and/or accounting malpractice experience
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted in CA
- Superior academic credentials
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Solid foundation/experience in direct handling of all aspects of civil litigation, particularly discovery and sophisticated law and motion work
- Experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions, responses and various other pleadings
- Taking and defending depositions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe, WestLaw, etc.
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze client files and evaluate complex cases with attention to detail
- Draft pleadings and motions; including summary judgment motions in both State and Federal Courts
- Propound and respond to written discovery
- Prepare for and take depositions
- Court appearances
- Legal research
- Manage relations with clients
- Trial preparation
- Participate in trials as Second Chair on appropriate cases
Benefits
Full medical, dental, vision
401k with match
Vacation and PTO
Career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.