Associate

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC, a national plaintiffs’ firm focused on mesothelioma cases, seeks a Litigation Associate for its Culver City office. This on-site role involves learning all aspects of asbestos litigation and supporting trial teams.

You will handle case investigation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation, with potential to chair trials after gaining experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited school and California bar admission or eligibility.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Willingness to travel (30-40% travel on average) to client's homes and other relevant locations frequently for multiple nights.
• Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Commitment to plaintiff work.

Responsibilities

• Case investigation and discovery management.
• Taking and defending depositions; document review and drafting motions.
• Drafting and arguing motions and preparing cases for trial.
• Serving as a second or third chair during trials with potential to chair after gaining experience.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relationships

Case management

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

California Bar admission

Job description

About us: Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is a national plaintiffs’ law firm that exclusively represents victims of mesothelioma. Our firm is based in St. Louis with ten offices across the country and rapidly growing teams. With over eighty attorneys and two hundred seventy total employees, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.

What we’re looking for: Our Culver City office is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate to support our growing clientele. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position.

Our cases are complex, frequently involving dozens of defendants. We often achieve multi-million dollar recoveries for our clients. Because of our complex litigation and commitment to our clients, our firm is 100% on site. This allows for a collaborative, open-door environment where we can work together to effectively represent and advocate for our clients.

As an associate, you will learn all aspects of asbestos litigation. The successful candidate should be a quick study as you will need to become familiar with various sources of asbestos exposure and the basic medical terminology associated with mesothelioma. You will be responsible for case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial. The successful candidate will serve as a second or third chair during trials with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience.

Our work involves a lot client contact, which brings us into the lives of families going through the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from ABA accredited institution and admission to the California bar, or eligibility for reciprocity;
• Strong academic record;
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities;
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships;
• Willingness to travel (30-40% travel on average) to client's homes and other relevant locations frequently for multiple nights;
• Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients;
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize;
• Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment;
• Commitment to plaintiff work.

Preferred Experience:

• Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience, along with case management. Prior asbestos (plaintiffs’ side) experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Please be prepared to submit a writing sample. We would like to see original work (a brief or memo) that demonstrates your aptitude in legal research and analysis.

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance. Salary commensurate with experience.

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.