LOCATION: Century City, CA
- 1st Week in Office
- Remote/Hybrid Role
PAY RANGE: $125K - $180K+ (Based on experience)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Discovery and Law & Motion:
- Draft and respond to all forms of civil discovery;
- Law & Motion and related research for motions and oppositions for discovery motions to compel, motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication, pre-trial and pre-arbitration documents and briefs, and post-trial motions
- Demonstrated experience with use of AI legal research and analysis of motions, oppositions and pleadings.
Legal Research & Analysis - AI:
- Perform legal research using Lexis+ AI, Westlaw and other sources ; synthesize case law, statutes, regulations, agency and department authorities, and experience or ability to understand and use AI in various forms of litigation.
Case Management & Advocacy:
- Appear in court, depositions, and mediations.
- Develop case strategy and maintain regular client communication.
- Be able to work towards and handle a case load of 30+ cases under the guidance of a managing attorney
Document Drafting and Filing:
- Draft reports and stipulations; engage in motion practice; and prepare briefs, including mediation briefs.
- Review, edit, and finalize correspondence.
Team Collaboration & Supervision:
- Coordinate with paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff to ensure accurate file management and deadline compliance.
- Mentor clerks or joiner attorneys and provide feedback on drafting, courtroom technique, and client interaction
- Familiarity with any combination of FileVine, Clio, MS Teams, RingCentral, Dropbox, Google, Lexis or Westlaw, Adobe or Foxit PDF software a plus.
Administrative Duties:
- Participate in firm‐wide initiatives, committee work, and other special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in the California State Bar.
- 3 - 5 years of relevant litigation experience in a law firm.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF software, and legal research platforms.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in employment law, class actions, and/or PAGA Actions
- Familiarity with case management systems (e.g., FileVine), and Document Generation
- Experience with arbitration, trial, online filing, state & federal courts, and specific experience with AAA, JAMS and other mainstream Arbitration forums a plus