Consumer Products Litigation Associate

Squire Patton Boggs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, a global law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate with at least 1 year of general litigation experience to support its automotive consumer litigation practice in California.

You will handle most aspects of litigation, including discovery, drafting and arguing motions, research, memoranda, and trial preparation, with court appearances and depositions as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Possess a JD from an accredited law school and must be admitted to the California Bar.
• Minimum 1 year of general litigation experience.
• Background in products liability and/or consumer law is a plus.
• Superior research and analytical abilities with excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support most aspects of litigation, including managing discovery requests and responses.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct legal research, and draft memoranda and correspondence.
• Attend hearings and court conferences, take and defend depositions, and assist with trial preparations.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical abilities

Written communication

Education

JD from accredited law school

California Bar admission

Job description

Overview

• The role involves supporting the firm's automotive consumer litigation practice.
• Responsibilities include handling most aspects of litigation, such as managing discovery requests and responses, drafting and arguing motions, conducting research, drafting memoranda and correspondence, attending hearings and court conferences, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trial preparations and trial.
• A background in products liability and/or consumer law is considered a plus.

Posting details

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, a global law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate with a minimum of 1 year of general litigation experience.

The individual hired for this position will support our automotive consumer litigation practice and will be responsible for handling most aspects of litigation, including managing discovery requests and responses, drafting and arguing motions, conducting research, drafting memoranda and correspondence, attending hearings and court conferences, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trial preparations and trial.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Posses a JD from an accredited law school and must be admitted to the California Bar.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Products liability and/or consumer law background a plus.
• Superior research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $215,000 per year, depending on skills and experience.

We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.

We are not accepting third party submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

Additional Information

Squire Patton Boggs will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws.

About Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

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