Description:

Los Angeles Accident & Injury Attorneys is seeking a California licensed Sr. Litigation Associate Attorney for a rapidly growing Consumer Protection Class Action Practice. We are seeking a team member to cover a wide range of litigation responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Litigation Attorney to take the next step in their legal career. If you meet the qualifications and are looking to join a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply.

What Does Success Look Like at CD Law:
Attorneys show their expertise through confident, thoughtful and proactive work product. Independent thinking coupled with exceptional writing skills is crucial for success. Attorneys' work will also include:

Being Involved from case inception through conclusion. Pre-litigation demands, motion practice, discovery and depositions, mediations and court appearances.
Prepare complex pleadings
Prepare correspondence to clients, experts, and opposing attorneys
Supervise the research and analysis of the law on complex issues; write and/or edit briefs/motions/documents for direct filing;
Synthesize legal research and analysis into coherent written memoranda or brief for submission to a client or court;
Appear in court on behalf of the firm's clients, argue motions and issues;
Prepare for and attend depositions of plaintiffs, lay witnesses and expert witnesses;
Investigate factual claims and recommend further investigation as needed;
Participate in firm meetings on case strategy, leading discussion of certain cases and/or regarding certain firm clients;
Negotiate with opposing counsel on issues in contention as well as ultimately potential resolution of cases.
Other duties as needed to support our team.

What an ideal candidate looks like:

Jurius Doctorate Degree from an accredited university;
Ca State Bar License in good standing (required);
Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
5+ years litigation experience, including Federal court experience. Class action experience required
Be an expert in Federal and State court rules;
In depth knowledge and understanding of Federal procedure and filings, and motion practice. Ability to both take and defend depositions
Superior legal writing and research skills
Maintain strong time management and organizational skills;
Attention to detail is paramount
Be able to perform research and analysis of law, be able to write briefs and memoranda.