Staff Attorney OOJ - 34923

Job Description

A Staff Attorney job description typically involves providing legal expertise and services to a specific organization, such as a corporation, government agency, or non-profit, focusing on day-to-day legal issues and tasks.

Staff Attorney 

Seeking an experienced litigator with at least 5+ years of experience for a Staff Attorney position in its Century City or Los Angeles office. Alternate locations and fully remote work also will be considered.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with litigating and settling consumer financial services litigation matters on behalf of financial institutions, under the supervision of Partners in the Consumer Litigation practice group.
• Day-to-day management of individual litigation and arbitration matters, including reviewing daily litigation correspondence and pleadings and reporting time-sensitive issues to the Partner in charge
• Managing the litigation calendar and ensuring all deadlines are met; document review; supervising local counsel; drafting pleadings and motions; and preparing and responding to discovery.
• Settlement responsibilities include communicating regularly with opposing counsel to enter settlements; preparing client settlement recommendations and drafting settlement agreements.
• Court appearances & attendance at arbitration merits hearings are required.

Qualifications

Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, multitasking, and comfortable dealing with opposing counsel.

• Experience handling arbitration matters in JAMS or AAA, defending financial institutions and other commercial clients against claims alleging violations of consumer protection, banking, and/or privacy laws, and/or experience in bankruptcy court (including adversary proceedings) is preferred.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Bar membership, active and in good standing, in California, is also required
• To be considered you must submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Our client is a global law firm and has been practicing for over 100 years. They seek 2 (two) associates with 5+ years of commercial litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Litigation practice group

The salary range is $170,000 to $240,000, dependent on experience and qualifications. Plus, there is a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents.

Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off, and a robust Wellness Program.

OOJ - 34923