• Act independently on matters involving complex issues, including (but not limited to) drafting of pleadings, motions, and legal briefs, presenting witnesses, and conducting cross examination, and managing litigation-related tasks such as development of discovery requests, production of discovery responses, and development of witness testimony;
• Independently drive all assignments forward;
• Consistently demonstrate ability to make recommendations and critical case decisions that are based on sound judgment, thorough legal and factual analysis, and a nuanced understanding of the clients needs and wishes;
• Regularly engage with and negotiate with other parties, such as litigants, complainants, business competitors, co-defendants;

• Must actively delegate work, provide timely feedback and actively train, educate and supervise associates and paralegals you are assigned to work with on a weekly, if not daily, basis;
• Must independently comply with all administrative billing requirements and consistently meet minimum annual hours obligation; and
• Must be working towards mastery in their field of expertise in the firm, ex. litigation, compliance, etc.
• Must adhere to firm policies and procedures, ensure accountability with those systems, and take initiative in developing and implementing new systems and procedures for daily management.

• Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and 7+ years of litigation or regulatory experience, admittance to bar and be in good standing in all jurisdictions;
• Must have experience in all stages of litigation including trial preparation and trial and appeals (though in-court trial experience or practice of appellate law not required)
• Must have mastery of the civil rules in the jurisdictions in which one practices, and expert understanding of all principles of law routinely relied upon in firm’s primary practice areas;
• Must be able to manage cases independently and able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Must comply with all firm administrative requirements
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues and manage junior employees
• Superior written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Building case defenses and trial themes autonomously (but with available guidance)
• Supporting national trial and coordinating counsel team to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients
• Analyzing the application of state and federal case and regulatory law to the facts of cases for pre-trial motions and other submissions
• Drafting original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters
• Drafting discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various parties
• Interviewing potential and preparing witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies
• Taking and defending lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions
• Arguing motions
• Developing client relationships through oral and written communication
• Drafting pre-trial reports and performing risk analysis
• Participating in mediations and/or court-mandated status, settlement conferences and hearings
• Solving problems creatively
• Developing overall strategies for case resolution
• Identifying, assigning and supervising work for case paralegals
• Interacting and potentially managing outside co-defense counsel to negotiate global discovery strategies
• Negotiating settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties
• Participating in networking opportunities to develop client relationships
• Demonstrating leadership in the local community through memberships in bar associations and other organizations
• Developing oneself as a resource for other attorneys involved in the firm’s practice areas
• Providing support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsels.

Qualifications

• Asbestos litigation experience for 3-5 years is mandatory
• Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Requires admittance to at least one state bar - CA preferred
• Self-motivated individual with high energy willing to do whatever it takes to complete responsibilities on deadline
• Experience in billable work environment
• Experience in mass-torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment and discrimination, or other complex risk management experience required
• Client service oriented and experience required
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
• Extensive computer and database expertise with proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrates a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Seeks continuous development opportunities

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Bonus pay

• Drafts initial case pleadings for attorney review, including notices of appearance and answers
• Reviews and summarizes discovery responses served by all parties in the case (plaintiff, co-defendant(s))
• Performs fact investigation of parties, jobsites, companies, and other entities using various publicly-available resources
• Drafts subpoenas for records collections
• Locates and conducts pre-interviews with potential trial witnesses
• Identifies key documents to support deposition examinations, summary judgment motions, and other pre-trial motions
• Reviews and summarizes document productions including medical records, employment records, Social Security records, Naval records, sales records, invoices, internal communications and other documents
• Coordinates with expert witnesses for retention and review of case materials
• Researches and analyzes applicable case law for various pre-trial motions
• Reviews and summarizes deposition testimony for pre-trial motions and cross-examinations
• Responsible for maintaining case files and preparing trial boxes, as needed

• Prior paralegal experience preferred
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
• Extensive computer and database expertise with proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
• Demonstrates a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

• Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines and knowledge of Pacer, File & Serve and Odyssey is a plus.
• Process third party and vendor invoices
• File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents and other mailings in a timely manner
• Assist with event coordination and in-house client meeting preparation
• Register attorneys for conferences, speaking engagements or webinars
• Maintain attorney bar information, accounts, payments, and applications
• Calendaring
• Schedule travel arrangements
• Prepare expense reports as requested
• Maintain Office and Kitchen cleanliness daily
• Daily Mail distribution
• Other responsibilities as requested.

• 3-5 years' experience as an administrative legal assistant
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
• Working knowledge of database management software a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Must possess the following skills: Initiative, Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, Follow- through, Confidentiality, Dependability, Client Confidentiality
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines and follow up required
• Able to work as a team and in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work with attorneys as well as external clients at all levels
• Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly.
• Seeks continuous development opportunities