Hybrid LA Litigation Associate — Strategy & Trial Prep

PADUANO & WEINTRAUB LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PADUANO & WEINTRAUB LLP, a boutique litigation firm, seeks an Associate to join the Los Angeles team in a hybrid role. The candidate will perform legal research, craft pleadings, motions, and briefs, and assist with discovery, including document review and witness preparation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partners and team members to develop strategy, communicate with clients, and manage filings, hearings, and trial prep in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Strong legal research and writing abilities, including proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.
• Experience with civil litigation procedures, including discovery management, motion practice, and trial or hearing preparation.
• Familiarity with business, financial services, and employment law, including counseling and restrictive covenants, or a demonstrated interest in these areas.
• Excellent analytical skills, sound legal judgment, and the ability to develop and implement strategic case approaches.
• Clear, professional communication skills for interacting with clients, courts, and colleagues, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a hybrid environment with a high level of accountability.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission (or eligibility for prompt admission) to the California Bar.
• Prior law firm litigation experience, clerkship experience, or comparable practice background is strongly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Assist with discovery including document review and drafting requests and responses.
• Support case strategy development, client communications, and court filings, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to deliver thoughtful, effective advocacy aligned with client objectives.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation procedures

Civil & employment law

Communication

Case strategy

Multi-tasking

Hybrid work adaptability

Ausbildung

J.D. from an accredited law school

California Bar admission or readiness

Jobbeschreibung

PADUANO & WEINTRAUB LLP, a boutique litigation firm, seeks an Associate to join the Los Angeles team in a hybrid role. The candidate will perform legal research, craft pleadings, motions, and briefs, and assist with discovery, including document review and witness preparation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partners and team members to develop strategy, communicate with clients, and manage filings, hearings, and trial prep in a fast-paced environment.