Seeking Civil Litigation Defense Associate - Downtown LA

Name:
Michele Mor; [email protected]

Description:
Ericksen, Arbuthnot is seeking a civil litigation defense associate. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 4 years’ in civil litigation defense experience. Excellent opportunity for an Associate Attorney with a background in defense product liability, premises liability and automobile accidents, etc. Must be organized, a hard-worker and a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions: • Analyze and assess case value to aid in early resolution. • Evaluate, create and execute a litigation plan to cover all phases of litigation. • Assist Partner in handling various types of civil litigation including product liability, premises liability, automobile accidents, etc. • Comply with all litigation and budgeting guidelines. • Perform legal research on relevant issues throughout the course of the litigation process. • Maintain communication with clients, carriers and opposing counsel through the course of the claim. • Conduct fact investigation; formulate, implement discovery and investigation plans. • Attend depositions; draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery issues, dispositive motions and trial preparation. • Represent the interests of the client(s) at hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings. • Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings. • Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client(s).

Qualifications: • Juris Doctorate degree and current good standing with CA State bar is required. • Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in the Civil Defense Litigation department. • Knowledge of product liability and automotive laws. • Strong research, analytical and communication skills.

Benefits: Growing firm, pleasant working environment, open door policy, excellent benefits and a billing bonus program. Immediate opening. All inquiries are kept confidential.

Please submit resume and references to Michele Mor, [email protected].

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