Staff AttorneyA Staff Attorney job description typically involves providing legal expertise and services to a specific organization, focusing on day-to-day legal issues and tasks.Seeking an experienced litigator with at least 5+ years of experience for a Staff Attorney position in its Century City or Los Angeles office. Alternate locations and fully remote work also will be considered.Main Responsibilities:Assist with litigating and settling consumer financial services litigation matters on behalf of financial institutions, under the supervision of Partners in the Consumer Litigation practice group.Day-to-day management of individual litigation and arbitration matters, including reviewing daily litigation correspondence and pleadings and reporting time-sensitive issues to the Partner in charge.Managing the litigation calendar and ensuring all deadlines are met; document review; supervising local counsel; drafting pleadings and motions; and preparing and responding to discovery.Settlement responsibilities include communicating regularly with opposing counsel to enter settlements; preparing client settlement recommendations and drafting settlement agreements.Court appearances and attendance at arbitration merits hearings are required.Qualifications:Experience handling arbitration matters in JAMS or AAA, defending financial institutions and other commercial clients against claims alleging violations of consumer protection, banking, and/or privacy laws, and/or experience in bankruptcy court (including adversary proceedings) is preferred.A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.Bar membership, active and in good standing, in California, is also required.To be considered you must submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.Why is This a Great Opportunity:Our client is a global law firm and has been practicing for over 100 years. They seek 2 (two) associates with 5+ years of commercial litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Litigation practice group.The salary range is $170,000 to $240,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Plus, there is a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents.Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off, and a robust Wellness Program.