Description:
A Full-Service Law Firm's Costa Mesa office is seeking an Employment and Labor Associate to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges.This associate attorney will support the rapid and continued growth of the firm's defense litigation practice. This is an ideal position for an attorney looking to take the next step in their career by joining a dynamic office within a national law firm.
The Firm:
A Full-Service Law Firm is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firm.
The Position:
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice in California
- 3+ years of litigation experience
- Experience with general liability and employment matters, including but not limited to single plaintiff and class/representative action matters
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Legal project management experience is helpful
- Trial experience a plus
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
- Represent clients in a wide range of employment and labor claims
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
