Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Kutak Rock; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate for our Litigation practice in Irvine. The ideal attorney has civil litigation experience and a drive to grow in complex matters across real estate, commercial, employment, and consumer finance litigation, collaborating closely with partners and clients.

We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for leadership in cases and exposure to high-stakes matters, under a hybrid work arrangement with a supervising attorney's oversight.

Qualifications

• Active California bar license required.
• Minimum 3+ years in civil litigation defense.
• Experience in complex business, real estate, or employment litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of complex litigation matters in federal/state courts and arbitration forums.
• Handle facets of civil litigation including client communications, motions, discovery, appearances, and settlements.
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions.

Skills

Leading role in cases

Excellent communication

Strategic/analytical mindset

Self-motivated/work ethic

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Job Summary
Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate to join our Litigation practice in our Irvine office. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with experience in civil litigation and interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex litigation, taking a substantive and leading role in a variety of matters including real estate, commercial, employment, and consumer finance litigation while working closely with experienced partners and clients.

Job Summary
Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate to join our Litigation practice in our Irvine office. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with experience in civil litigation and interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex litigation, taking a substantive and leading role in a variety of matters including real estate, commercial, employment, and consumer finance litigation while working closely with experienced partners and clients.
Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms", provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career in a collegial and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of complex litigation matters in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums, across the country
• Handle aspects of complex civil litigation matters, including client communications, motion practice, discovery, court appearances, mediations and negotiating settlements
• Taking and defending fact and expert depositions

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Desire to take on substantive and leading roles in cases, including attendance at hearings, depositions, and trial
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as exceptional research skills
• Possess a strategic and analytical mindset with a commitment to excellence and professionalism
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver timely, quality assignments in fast paced environment
• Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
• Commitment to interacting directly with and achieving the goals of firm clients

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• Must be admitted to practice with an active bar license in good standing within the state of California
• Minimum of 3 or more years in civil litigation defense required
• Candidates with experience in one or more of the following: complex business litigation, real estate, and/or employment litigation, preferred

Position Information
Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $175,000-$200,000 base salary, commensurate with education and experience, plus discretionary bonus
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with supervising attorney approval

Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible paid vacation leave. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

About The Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.