Litigation Associate

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) program

Paid parking

Job summary

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC in Emeryville seeks a Litigation Associate for our on-site team handling mesothelioma cases. The role involves learning asbestos litigation dynamics, case investigation, discovery management, depositions, motions, and trial preparation, with opportunities to chair trials as experience grows.

The successful candidate will have a J.D., strong research and writing skills, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and a demonstrated commitment to plaintiff

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Willingness to travel (30–40%) to client sites and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Case investigation and management of discovery.
• Taking and defending depositions; document review and drafting motions.
• Preparing cases for trial; serving as second/third chair with potential to chair trials.
• Collaborating with teams to advocate for plaintiffs in mesothelioma matters.

Skills

Strong research and writing

Client relations

Team player

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

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 Emeryville 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 state 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.

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.