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Business Litigation Associate

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BUCHALTER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

2021-12-03 08:50:24

Job location San Francisco, California, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Legal

Job description

Job Details

Job Location
San Francisco Office - San Francisco, CA

Description

We are currently seeking an associate to join our Business Litigation Practice Group. The position will be based in our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will have 5 to 8 years of prior associate-level experience in complex business litigation.

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
  • Independently and effectively manage a small case with minimum or no supervision
  • Independently handle a modestly complex commercial case
  • Prepare motions for summary judgment
  • Effectively prepare deponents
  • Effectively take complex deposition testimony
  • Demonstrate a breadth of experience in various substantive areas of law

Job Requirements:
  • Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials;
  • Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California;
  • Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices;
  • Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents;
  • Must have case management experience;
  • Clear and effective drafting skills;
  • Strong negotiating skills;
  • Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed are required;
  • Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys;
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines;
  • Strong organization and matter management skills;
  • Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.

A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and transcript.

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