Litigation Associate - Grow Into Trial Advocate

Gilder Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique defense litigation firm in Los Angeles is seeking litigation associates to join its office. They seek attorneys eager to become courtroom litigators and gain substantial hands-on experience in a collaborative, professional setting.

Associates receive meaningful responsibility throughout the life of a case, with opportunities to serve as second chair at trial and progress to first chair as they develop.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience with some or all phases of civil litigation or a strong desire to learn.
• Candidates should have strong research and writing skills, sound judgment, and initiative.
• They seek attorneys who want to learn, take responsibility, and become active participants in cases and trials.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to written discovery
• Handling discovery disputes
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing for and participating in mediations
• Researching and drafting motions
• Making court appearances
• Preparing motions in limine, witness examinations, exhibits, and other trial materials
• Participating in jury trials, including second-chair and potential first-chair responsibilities

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Initiative

Courtroom advocacy

Job description

A boutique defense litigation firm in Los Angeles is seeking litigation associates to join its office. They seek attorneys eager to become courtroom litigators and gain substantial hands-on experience in a collaborative, professional setting.

Associates receive meaningful responsibility throughout the life of a case, with opportunities to serve as second chair at trial and progress to first chair as they develop.