Business Litigation Associate in California

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier, nationally recognized law firm in their search for a  junior to mid level associate to support our San Diego Office’s Litigation Practice Group.  The ideal candidate will possess 2+ years of recent business litigation experience from a law firm.  Experience with real estate litigation is a plus.  Candidates should also be licensed to practice in California, and have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities:

• Review a fact pattern and make correct analysis and recommendations
• Effectively and accurately analyze legal issues
• Second chair a complex case or first chair a simpler case
• Effectively assist lead trial attorneys in all pre-trial issues and proceedings
• Prepare complex pre-trial motions
• Assist in evaluating and implementing pre-trial preparation and witness preparation
• Experience in...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier, nationally recognized law firm in their search for a mid to senior level associate to support their San Francisco Office’s Litigation Practice Group.  The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of recent business litigation experience from a law firm.  Candidates should also be licensed to practice in California, and have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities:

• Review a fact pattern and make correct analysis and recommendations
• Effectively and accurately analyze legal issues
• Second chair a complex case or first chair a simpler case
• Effectively assist lead trial attorneys in all pre-trial issues and proceedings
• Prepare complex pre-trial motions
• Assist in evaluating and implementing pre-trial preparation and witness preparation
• Experience in pre-trial motions in both Federal and State courts
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Direct Counsel is seeking a Business Litigation Associate for a prestigious and fast-paced law firm, to join their dynamic team in Irvine, California. This is a senior-level position with a focus on extensive litigation practice across federal and state courts.

Position Overview:

As a Litigation Associate, you will play a key role in handling complex business disputes, bringing your expertise to federal and state courts. The successful candidate will have 6-8 years of experience and possess comprehensive knowledge of civil procedure. Key responsibilities include fact investigation, drafting motions and briefs, managing complex e-discovery, and preparing deposition outlines.

Requirements

• Federal court clerk experience

• California bar license, or immediate eligibility

Qualifications:

• 6-8 years of litigation...