Litigation Associate

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz; Lima Metropolitana; On-site; PEN 742,574 - 990,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, a prestigious law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate to join their growing team. The ideal candidate is expected to have strong litigation experience and keen legal judgment, managing multiple cases and driving strategies successfully. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in federal and California civil procedure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract claims and business torts.
• Must demonstrate pragmatism and excellent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage deadlines across multiple clients and matters.
• Conduct legal research and explain complicated concepts simply.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and examine witnesses.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication

Writing Skills

Litigation Strategy

Education

Membership in California Bar

4-6 years post-law school experience

Strong academic credentials

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SALARY: The base salary for associate positions is $210,000 - $280,000, depending upon class year.

SUMMARY

Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. The firm leads practices in advertising, blockchain technology, charitable organizations, corporate & finance, entertainment, estate planning, intellectual property, litigation, professional responsibility, technology, and other areas. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

Our Litigation Group has a deep roster of talented commercial litigators practicing in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies nationwide. Our Los Angeles Litigation Department is a dynamic and growing group of experienced commercial litigators specializing in the film, television, and video game industries.

We are seeking a highly motivated litigation associate who is eager for hands-on responsibility, approaches their work with urgency, and is committed to excellence. The ideal candidate should be a thought-partner in the development and execution of litigation strategies and must demonstrate a desire to push outside their comfort zone by engaging in front-line litigation work.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

·Proactively manage deadlines across multiple clients and matters.

·Communicate with clients and colleagues in an effective and timely manner.

·Conduct legal research and analysis, with an ability to explain complicated concepts in a straightforward and accessible way.

·Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and examine witnesses at trial.

·Strong writing skills, including for letters, pleadings, and motions.

·Draft strategic discovery requests and responses; review documents efficiently with the goal of case analysis and trial preparation.

·Demonstrate comfort in speaking and leading discussion, including with clients and internally.

·Attend and participate in practice group meetings and events.

SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

·Highly-experienced in federal and California civil procedure.Familiarity with ADR procedures (e.g., JAMS, AAA, IFTA) a plus.

·Demonstrated knowledge of contract claims, business torts, profit participations and the Talent Agency Act.

·Must demonstrate pragmatism, pride in your work, and excellent judgment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·4-6 years’ post-law school experience.

·Membership in California Bar.

·Strong academic credentials.

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz offers eligible employees a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending and retirement plans.

To apply: Direct applicants may apply to this position. Your submission must include a resume, transcript, writing sample and cover letter addressed to the hiring manager. If you have any questions about this position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] .

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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