Description:
Summary:Are you a recently admitted attorney who is seeking to become a trial lawyer one day? Maybe you have been working for a year as a litigation associate and are seeking a new home and the opportunity to build your legal career in an entirely new field? Maybe you are already practicing lemon law but wish to join a firm that is not content to merely settle at the first offer that comes along? Perhaps you want to practice in an area of the law that will give you hands on litigation experience early in your career and which will allow you to eventually get into the courtroom?
A Prestigious California Consumer Protection Law Firm is seen as a leader in the area of Lemon Law and has a reputation for aggressively representing the interest of its clients - those consumers who have purchased defective vehicle. Our firm takes pride in the fact that it vigorously represents its clients and holds automakers to account. Due to our high caseload, we have a need to add junior litigation associates in our Century City (Los Angeles) office. We are also seeking litigators who could be housed in our other offices in Walnut Creek (East Bay), and Roseville (Sacramento).
The successful candidate(s) will ideally have 6 months - 3 years of litigation experience.
A successful candidate will demonstrate a desire to serve the public interest by advocating on behalf of California consumers pursuing claims against car manufacturers and car dealers. The position calls for a hardworking and dedicated attorney that is interested in aggressive discovery-driven litigation tactics. A Prestigious California Consumer Protection Law Firm offers a unique opportunity for a young attorney to get immediate experience in many phases of litigation, including: written discovery, law & motion, oral argument, depositions, and trial preparation. Further, it offers opportunities for the candidate who is interested in dedicating themselves to growing into an aggressive litigator.
Qualities/Skills needed to successfully perform job duties and responsibilities.
- Minimum J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
- California Bar license in good standing
- Ideally has over 6 months experience as a California licensed attorney
- Willingness to learn and apply technology solutions and work in a paperless environment
- Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not required
- Proficient in MS Office, Westlaw, and Outlook
- Ability in decision-making and problem-solving
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to track and comply with deadlines
- Willingness to function in a team environment
- Willingness to travel within California for court appearances, vehicle inspections, and depositions
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to general office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
