Associate Litigation Attorney

JS Abrams Law; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JS Abrams Law, a respected boutique employment law firm, seeks a full-time Attorney with a passion for helping people. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, attending court, and supervising support staff. Candidates must have exceptional legal writing skills, at least 2 years of civil litigation experience, and an active license to practice law.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with matching contributions

Bonuses based on performance

Paid holidays and leave

Assistance for ongoing education

Payment of bar dues and malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Experience in employment law preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates who served on Law Review are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Attend court hearings and participate in trials.
• Supervise support staff in litigation department.

Skills

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Motivation

Time management

Education

Active license to practice law in the U.S.

Job description

Are you an Attorney with a passion for helping people looking for a full-time remote/hybrid opportunity? Come join our team at JS Abrams, a respected boutique employment law firm delivering exceptional legal services throughout California. What we provide: • Personalized guidance and training from seasoned attorneys • Extensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance • 401k package with matching contributions • Bonuses based on performance • Ideal work-life equilibrium • Remote/hybrid role • Opportunities for career advancement • Paid holidays and leave • Assistance for ongoing education • Payment of bar dues and malpractice insurance This role is full-time with a competitive salary depending on experience. If you are passionate about making an impact and excel at legal writing and research, we want to meet you! Join us in aiding individuals in their time of need while fostering a fulfilling career. Responsibilities: • Reviewing, and editing significant amount of legal correspondence. • Drafting legal pleadings, motions, and discovery documents. • Responding to written discovery and opposing motions. • Attending court hearings. • Taking and defending depositions. • Preparing for trials and participating in them. • Achieving firm targets and benchmarks. • Maintaining regular communication with clients and opposing counsel. • Supervising support staff who assist with caseload, ensuring that all cases in the litigation department are on track and moving forward. • Attend in-person meetings, training, court hearings, and depositions, as needed. Qualifications: • Excellent legal writing abilities and a keen attention to detail are essential. Candidates who served on Law Review are preferred. • Must possess an active license to practice law in the United States. • Should have at least 2 years of experience in civil litigation. • While experience in employment law is strongly preferred, though not mandatory as we offer comprehensive training in this area for candidates with a strong litigation background. • Seeking a candidate with a passion for advocating for employee rights, as this is a key focus in our practice. • The right candidate must demonstrate exceptional motivation and proactiveness. • An ambitious individual who excels in efficiently managing multiple tasks and takes pride in their work. Compensation: $90,000 - $140,000 yearly

• Reviewing, and editing significant amount of legal correspondence. • Drafting legal pleadings, motions, and discovery documents. • Responding to written discovery and opposing motions. • Attending court hearings. • Taking and defending depositions. • Preparing for trials and participating in them. • Achieving firm targets and benchmarks. • Maintaining regular communication with clients and opposing counsel. • Supervising support staff who assist with caseload, ensuring that all cases in the litigation department are on track and moving forward. • Attend in-person meetings, training, court hearings, and depositions, as needed.

Compensation:
$90,000-$140,000 per year