Description:
A Full-Service Law Firm's Costa Mesa office is currently seeking to hire a Transportation Associate Attorney to work as part of a national services team for a leading international logistics and transportation client in all aspects of its transportation and general liability litigation and related legal counseling work.This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience who are looking to continue to grow in their careers and be a part of a growing national client services team that is engaged in work for a dynamic client at the forefront of the transportation industry.
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 ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of California
- 3+ years of Personal Injury defense litigation experience
- Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred but not required
- Superior analytical skills and ability to navigate novel legal issues
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Deposition and law and motion experience preferred
- Ability to work within a fast-paced team environment
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners around the country on legal projects
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
- Regularly handle court appearances, written discovery, motion practice, and depositions
