Litigation Associate Attorney

Kutak Rock; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate in its Los Angeles office to join its busy litigation and trial practice. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex environmental, toxic tort and commercial litigation while working closely with experienced partners and more senior associates.

Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms, offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to grow in a

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex civil litigation matters.
• 3+ years in complex civil litigation; environmental/toxic tort/commercial preferred.
• Active California bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of complex civil litigation, including client communications, motions, discovery response, court appearances, mediations and negotiating settlements.
• Deposition taking and defending; draft disposition motions.
• Draft and file motions, including motions for summary judgment/adjudication.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communications.

Skills

Complex civil litigation

Deposition experience

Motion drafting

Summary judgment

Oral and written communication

Prioritization multitasking

Analytical thinking

Research and writing

Independent work in team

Remote mentoring

Education

California bar license in good standing

Job description

Job Summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate in its Los Angeles office to join its busy litigation and trial practice. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex environmental, toxic tort and commercial litigation while working closely with experienced partners and more senior associates.

Job Summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate in its Los Angeles office to join its busy litigation and trial practice. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex environmental, toxic tort and commercial litigation while working closely with experienced partners and more senior associates. Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms", provides associates the opportunity to rapidly grow their legal career in a collegial and collaborative environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle all aspects of complex civil litigation matters, including client communications, motions, discovery response, court appearances, mediations and negotiating settlements


• Proficient in taking and defending depositions as well as drafting disposition motions


• Experience drafting and filing motions, including motions for summary judgment/adjudication


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to organize, prioritize, and balance multiple priorities and deliver timely quality on assignments


• Ability to be strategic and analytical


• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills


• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and drive to help shape and expand a growing practice


• Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment


• Ability and desire to be mentored directly and to be taught remotely by attorneys in other offices


• Commitment to interacting directly with and achieving the goals of firm clients

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• Must be currently admitted to practice with an active bar license in good standing within the state of California


• 3+ years of experience in complex civil litigation required with experience in environmental, toxic-tort, commercial, and/or construction matters preferred

Position Information

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $145,000-$195,000 base salary, plus discretionary bonus, commensurate with education and experience.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid with manager 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.