REMOTE Senior Litigation Associate

Clarkson Law Firm; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated Senior Litigation Associate specializing in sexual assault cases. The role involves independent case management, legal research, and collaboration with a dynamic legal team. Candidates should have substantial litigation experience, be proficient in drafting legal documents, and possess a desire to champion impactful legal causes.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of litigation experience required.
• CA Bar Admission is mandatory.
• Experience with plaintiff-side sexual assault and personal injury cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving complex legal issues.
• Draft motions and briefs, and oversee filing processes.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.

Skills

Effective time management

Strong writing and legal research skills

Knowledge of relevant law

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Legal case management software experience

Education

CA Bar Admission

5-8 Years of Litigation Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and ambitious Senior Associate with a passion for mission-driven work, to join our dynamic legal team, focusing on sexual assault and trauma practice. The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing a caseload involving complex legal issues surrounding individual plaintiff cases, as well as those in large, coordinated proceedings such as MDLs or JCCPs. Candidates must possess excellent writing skills, and an ability to independently take depositions and argue motions. This is an opportunity to be mentored by industry thought leaders, to creatively pursue interesting cases, and to champion causes that meaningfully impact ordinary people’s lives and the world.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

A successful Senior Litigation Associate must spend over 50% of work time on, and satisfactorily perform, these general categories of duties, which require significant discretion and independent judgment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating new cases; preparing and reviewing case proposals
• Conducting legal research
• Developing and recommending case strategy
• Drafting motions and briefs in file-ready form
• Overseeing filing process for motions and briefs
• Preparing, finalizing, and serving stipulations, discovery letters, joint statements, and proposed orders
• Corresponding with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients as necessary
• Drafting, propounding, reviewing, and responding to discovery; managing discovery disputes
• Preparing for and taking/defending depositions
• Attending mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
• Taking argument at mediation, arbitration, and court hearings
• Attending and/or leading team and firm meetings
• Adhering to all deadlines (internal and court mandated)
• Administrative duties as they relate to the practice of law
  
  

Qualifications: **To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**

Education and/or Experience:

• 5-8 Years of Litigation Experience
• CA Bar Admission Required
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience handling plaintiffs’ side sexual assault and/or related personal injury cases.
• Focused on trauma-informed practice with meaningful client interactions.
• Ability and desire to run your own cases independently with minor supervision.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and formulating case strategies.
• Trial experience or MDL/JCCP involvement a plus.
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective time management
• Self-sufficient
• Knowledge of relevant law
• Strong writing and legal research skills
• Technologically adept
• Reliable
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Legal case management software experience
• Maintain a commitment to superior client service
• Exceptional personal interaction skills
  
  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk and use a computer.

Minimal, if any, operation of tools. Machines or equipment used includes paper shredder, photocopier, printer, fax, and computers

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Clarkson, differences are not just accepted - they’re embraced. As a strong believer that diversity is key to any thriving and successful organization, Clarkson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Company Description

Our company has an unwavering belief in the power of people coming together to stand for what is right and enabling change. A single story, a single action, can enable profound change.

Our company has an unwavering belief in the power of people coming together to stand for what is right and enabling change. A single story, a single action, can enable profound change.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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