Litigation Associate

Role Overview

The Pensacola office of Kubicki Draper is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with General Liability and insurance defense experience preferred. Alabama License a PLUS!!

Your Day-to-Day:

• Must be proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
• Draft and review vital pleadings and motions, respond to discoveries, and drive motions.
• Communicate in a highly effective manner with colleagues and clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Stellar academic credentials
• Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy.
• Client-Centric Approach: Our clients are our compass—your unwavering commitment to exceptional client service.
• Highly organized, with...

A National Law Firm has an opening in their West Palm Beach office for an associate in the Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of complex commercial and business litigation experience.

Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong research skills, writing skills, and academic record are required.
• Federal court and state court experience required.
• Large law firm experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic litigation team, including but not limited to experience drafting pleadings, drafting and following up on discovery, developing and contributing to strategy, interviewing witnesses and participating in hearings and mediation.
• Experience with eDiscovery, including collection, review and...

Are you an ambitious and skilled attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm located in the heart of Orange County, California, and we are seeking a talented Civil Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team.

Join us and embark on an exciting career journey where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are ready to take your civil litigation practice to new heights and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in Orange County, apply now!

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our Civil Litigation practice, you will handle a broad spectrum of cases, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment matters, and more. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a well-respected boutique Commercial Litigation law firm who is seeking a skilled Jr. Associate Attorney to join their team.

Qualifications:

·         A minimum of 1-year of commercial/civil litigation experience

·         CA Bar License

·         Must have knowledge of state court litigation filings and service procedures

·         Must have Knowledge of civil procedures and legal terminology

·         Strong work ethic

·         Proficiency in WordPerfect, Word, Excel, Legal Solutions and Essential forms would be helpful

·         Knowledge of bankruptcy law is a...

An Amlaw200 firm seeks an associate to join its thriving Litigation Practice Group in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate should have 2 – 4 years’ experience (preferably gained while practicing at an Amlaw 200 firm) in a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including working on complex contract disputes. Experience in state and federal courts is required. Applicants must have strong written, oral and problem-solving skills, possess excellent academic credentials, and must be committed to providing exceptional client service. Must be admitted to the Arizona bar or be eligible for admission.  California, Colorado and/or Nevada bar would be a plus.

The qualified candidates will join a friendly, team-oriented environment and will immediately participate in a broad range of sophisticated matters with significant client involvement. The firm offers qualified candidates who are seeking a change in their professional environment.

A...

Direct Counsel is currently seeking experienced Defense Litigation Associates to join our team. As a Defense Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for handling a diverse caseload primarily consisting of insurance defense litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team of attorneys and gain valuable experience in the field of litigation.

Requirements

The ideal candidates for these positions will possess the following qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in the state where the position is located
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense litigation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier, internationally recognized law firm in their search for a junior to mid level associate to support our Sacramento office’s Trust and Estate Litigation practice group.  This group has extensive experience representing individual, professional, and corporate fiduciaries and beneficiaries in the full panoply of contested Trust and Estate matters.

In this role, you will be assisting with all aspects of litigation, including drafting of petitions, drafting discovery, taking depositions, making court appearances and trial.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years business litigation experience with a strong interest in trust and estate litigation.  Prior experience working in this specific practice area (trust, estate, conservatorship, guardianship, and elder abuse litigation) is a huge plus.  Candidates should also be licensed to practice in California, have strong writing skills and...

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
...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier, internationally recognized law firm in their search for a 3rd to 5th year associate to join the M&A and Private Equity Litigation group. The ideal candidate has experience with GAAP, auditing private or public financial statements, and high-stakes disputes.

The position offers career growth and working directly with senior members of the group and expert witnesses on matters involving indemnification claims, fraud claims, earn-out disputes, and a variety of significant portfolio company litigation.

Requirements

• a J.D. and CPA License are required. Candidates without a CPA license will not be considered
• Outstanding academic credential and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Law firm experience
• experience with GAAP, auditing private or public financial statements, and high stakes disputes
...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier, nationally recognized law firm in their search for a mid-level associate join its Litigation Group in Atlanta, GA. The candidate would work with our regional and national clients in connection with complex commercial litigation matters including healthcare and media and First Amendment issues.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of complex commercial litigation experience

• Experience working with expert witnesses, fact development, taking and defending depositions, and drafting discovery responses, briefs, and motions for complex matters

• Trial experience is a plus

• Clerkship experience is strongly preferred

• A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school

• Must be admitted to practice in Georgia or waive admission to the Georgia Bar

Benefits

The salary offered will be determined by a...

Direct Counsel is seeking an associate to join a top firm in its litigation practice in San Francisco. This position presents an exciting opportunity to work on diverse practice areas including complex civil litigation, securities, environmental, energy, real estate and intellectual property.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior judicial clerkship experience.

Requirements

• 3, 4, or 5 years of litigation experience in the practice areas mentioned aboe
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California is mandatory.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle most aspects of litigation independently.

Benefits

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $260,000 and a maximum...

Direct Counsel has teamed up with a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations.

Requirements

 The ideal candidate will have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Alaska.
• Experience in litigating complex disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants.
• Experience in corporate governance, government contracting, and relevant federal programs (e.g., SBA 8(a) Business Development Program).
• Knowledge of Alaska Native Corporations and tribal governments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing...

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to join an AmLaw 200 law firm’s cybersecurity and data privacy litigation group. Candidates can be located in either Los Angeles or San Diego, CA. This is a full-time position with the ability to work remotely a few days per week. All candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.

This firm is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients.  

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, and technology law
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Exceptional...

Direct Counsel has partnered with an elite national law firm in their search for a highly qualified and motivated litigation associate for their Financial Services Litigation Practice Group. This position is open to all firm offices, with a preference for Kansas City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia or New York. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience or clerking experience, and superb problem-solving, writing and communication skills. The ideal candidates will possess 3+ years of diverse litigation or clerking experience. Requisite experience: litigation involving commercial real estate and litigation involving distressed loans and real estate, debt and security instruments, or creditor and lender liability, taking and defending deposition and demonstrated experience in the courtroom. Attorneys will benefit from immediate client contact in a dynamic practice group as a part of a...

Are you an ambitious and skilled attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm located in Northern California and we are seeking a talented Civil Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team.

Join us and embark on an exciting career journey where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are ready to take your civil litigation practice to new heights and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in Sacramento, apply now!

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our Civil Litigation practice, you will handle a broad spectrum of cases, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment matters, and more. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and representing clients in court....

Are you an ambitious and skilled attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm located in the heart of Encinitas, California and we are seeking a talented Civil Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team.

Join us and embark on an exciting career journey where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are ready to take your civil litigation practice to new heights and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in San Diego, apply now!

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our Civil Litigation practice, you will handle a broad spectrum of cases, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment matters, and more. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and representing...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier law firm in their search for a mid-level associate to join their Litigation practice in Seattle, WA. The candidate would be part of the Firm’s ongoing representation of major corporate clients in all types of complex commercial, securities, and employment litigation. Many of the matters involve the defense of class actions. This opportunity is ideal for those individuals who wish to further their careers in a supportive, collegial and entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Superior drafting and research skills;
• A strong academic record;
• AmLaw 100 law firm experience;
• Must be admitted to practice law in Washington state; and
• Must be a team player and a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Ideal candidates will have...