Litigation Associate: Environmental & Toxic Tort Defense

the Firm; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Fertility coverage assistance

Adoption and surrogacy financial aid

Nine paid holidays

Flexible vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) retirement

Discretionary bonuses

Employee assistance program

Technology allowance

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate Attorney to join its busy litigation and trial practice in its Los Angeles office. Qualified candidates will have two or more years of experience in managing all aspects of complex litigation defense in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums.

This role offers exposure to environmental toxic tort and commercial litigation, with mentoring from partners and senior associates in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in California with an active bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 2+ years handling complex civil litigation in federal/state courts.
• Experience in environmental, toxic tort, commercial, or construction matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates in a collegial, team environment.

Skills

Complex litigation

Depositions

Motions & discovery

Client communications

Court appearances

Mediations & settlements

Oral & written communication

Research & writing

Independent work

Mentoring remotely

Education

California Bar License in good standing

Job description

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate Attorney to join its busy litigation and trial practice in its Los Angeles office. Qualified candidates will have two or more years of experience in managing all aspects of complex litigation defense in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums.

This role offers exposure to environmental toxic tort and commercial litigation, with mentoring from partners and senior associates in a collaborative environment.