Litigation Associate (Mid-Level)

Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC

Location
California-Los Angeles
Description
Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, Inc. is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation to work in our Los Angeles (Westwood) office. The position requires significant client contact and the ability to excel when working independently. Superior client communication, writing, research, computer, and organizational skills are a must. Experience required in drafting initial pleadings, conducting depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, and extensive motions practice. Description: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Handling cases from preparing responsive pleadings to trial Propounding and responding to discovery Conducting depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses and experts Attending court hearings Preparing and arguing motions/oppositions Trial preparation Candidate Qualifications 3-5 years in civil and commercial litigation Juris Doctorate degree Must be licensed in California Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word Legal research and technical writing skills, including proficiency with legal research tools Ability to handle complex litigation matters from inception to trial, including preparation of pleadings and briefs, managing discovery and depositions, and conducting legal research, analysis, and writing Experience in both state and federal court proceedings Strong academic and employment credentials Excellent writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills Good interpersonal interaction skills Well-organized Proven track record of performance This position is full-time. Job Requirements Position: Litigation Attorney Location: Los Angeles, CA Employee Status: Full-Time – Exempt Schedule: 8-hour shift; day shift; Monday to Friday Job Type: Professional Education: Minimum –J.D Experience: 3-5 years as a Litigation Attorney Salary Range: $135,000-$165,000; Salary commensurate with expertise & previous experience; discretionary bonuses Travel: 0% About Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, Inc. Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl is a national, full-service law firm dedicated to assisting individuals, businesses, and institutions. Leech Tishman offers legal services in business restructuring & insolvency, construction, corporate matters, employment & labor, estates & trusts, intellectual property, litigation & alternative dispute resolution, and real estate. In addition, the firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in the aviation & aerospace, cannabis, emerging cyber technologies, energy & natural resources, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, and life sciences industries. Leech Tishman has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sarasota, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE. and has a history of strong growth in these markets. We offer a competitive salary and benefits and a collegial work environment. Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to Mala Mason, Chief People Officer at mmason@leechtishman.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. California residents please review our privacy policy before applying.
Posted
Updated
Position
Associate
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Commercial
Experience
3 to 5 years
Employer Type
Law Firm