Practice Area: Personal Injury Defense,Litigation - Construction Defect (Defense), Job Type: Attorney,
Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 3 Years, A law firm in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Litigation Attorney. The Litigation Attorney will be responsible for handling litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervision. They will independently handle court appearances, depositions, and hearings, and may be required to travel locally for hearings and site inspections. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing skills, experience in litigation and trial advocacy, and excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Duties:Handle litigation matters from inception through trial with minimal supervisionConduct discovery, issue analysis, depositions, expert retention, expert discovery, and settlement negotiationsIndependently handle court appearances, depositions, and hearingsTravel locally to attend hearings, site inspections, etc.Work collaboratively with a team to accomplish client and firm objectives Requirements:Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law schoolAdmission to the California State Bar3-10 years of experience in civil litigationProven experience in litigation and trial advocacyStrong research and writing skillsFamiliarity with legal databases such as Westlaw and Lexis-NexisExcellent communication and negotiation skillsExperience in defense of premises liability and/or construction defect preferred Education:Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school Certifications:Admission to the California State Bar Skills:Litigation and trial advocacyResearch and writingCommunication and negotiationFamiliarity with legal databasesCase management Benefits:Competitive salaryHealth and dental insurancePaid time offRetirement plan optionsOpportunities for professional development and advancement Founded in 1985, the firm practices in areas of real estate, construction, personal injury defense, business litigation, labor and employment, cyber defense, banking and finance, and professional liability. With offices in California, Arizona, Texas, and Washington, the firm represents businesses, corporations, institutions, and individuals in all state and federal courts. The highly experienced team of attorneys provides high-quality legal work and develops creative and efficient solutions for clients. The firm has a collegial and entrepreneurial work environment and opportunities for professional development. The partners, associate attorneys, and professional staff contribute to a wide array of charitable, volunteer-based organizations and programs.