What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP?
Career Opportunities with Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLPA great place to work.Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a California licensed attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience for their Napa office, with some responsibilities shared with their San Francisco Office. Experience with ERISA matters, general corporate and business matters, and corporate transactions is a plus. If you are looking to gain experience working alongside top litigators and corporate attorneys, Hawkins Parnell is the place for you. At Hawkins Parnell a successful candidate will enjoy learning all stages of trial preparation and trial from start to finish, developing practical business solutions for corporate clients, and working with a seasoned team of experienced litigators and practitioners.Responsibilities include : Manage a caseload of litigated claimsPrepare for trial including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interview and witness preparationResearch into complex litigation areasTake and defend depositionsPrepare and argue motionsAttend hearingsCommunicate with the clientsDraft settlement agreements and other contractsProvide support for non-litigation corporate mattersSuccessful candidate will demonstrate : Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skillsClient-focused mentalityExcellent writing and research skillsAbility to think on feet and respond strategicallyExcellent communication and influencing skillsAbility to work independently and within a strong teamProficiency with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) strongly preferredPractice Areas : ERISA Litigation, Labor and Employment Liability, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Automotive Warranty, Tort, Toxic Tort and EnvironmentalWhy Hawkins Parnell & Young?Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
