What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trial Attorney position at chandra?
Job Description
Job Description
A successful candidate will have 10 years of litigation experience, including a successful record of multiple jury verdicts and a representative list of bench trials and / or jury trials conducted as first chair to verdict. The 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, dedicated, discovery-driven, and nimble senior trial attorney with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude.
We offer an aggressive, consumer-focused trial docket, and there may be a role to Firm Partnership for successful trial attorneys.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume first chair responsibilities for trial efforts
- Work collaboratively on the development of trial strategy
- Conduct complicated research projects in the prosecution of cases
- Additional consideration given to those with significant experience in Arbitration, Coordinated Proceedings and Multi-District Litigation
- Direct interface with specialized outside counsel on behalf of the firm and its clients
- Draft moving papers, oppositions involving novel and complicated issues
- Appear at hearing for motions and oppositions
- Conduct depositions of PMK witnesses, apex employees, mechanical and fraud experts, etc.
- Seek out out and recommend improvements in client communication
- Collaborate with colleagues to implement policies and develop improvements
- Resolution of issues that may arise in a timely manner
- Timely reporting of hours
- Assist in other tasks as assigned by the Managing Partner or Partner
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
COMPANY PERKS
Attractive and competitive compensation package, including :
