Litigation Associate – Los Angeles

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is a full-service law firm with deep expertise in litigation, providing high-quality legal services throughout California. They are seeking an Associate with 1-2 years of experience to join their expanding litigation team, where the candidate will support partners and senior attorneys in various phases of civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues
• Manage case deadlines and ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules
• Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with opportunities for early responsibility and direct client interaction

Skills

• 1-2 Years Of Experience
• Excellent writing, research and analytical skills
• Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues
• Manage case deadlines and ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules
• Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with opportunities for early responsibility and direct client interaction

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option
• Reasonable billable hours requirement
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses
• Competitive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) with a partial match

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