Federal Litigation Attorney

Responsibilities

• File and litigate cases in California federal district courts in compliance with the FRCP, local rules, and via CM/ECF (PACER)
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for state and federal court
• Conduct case assessments, investigations, and independent legal research
• Propound and respond to discovery; review and analyze pertinent documents
• Take and defend depositions; attend court appearances
• Pre-trial preparation and trial participation
• Negotiate settlements and meet all calendar deadlines
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines with high attention to detail and self-accountability
• Works efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CM/ECF (PACER), document management, and time-keeping software
• Familiarity with local rules of at least one California federal district court

Requirements

• CA State Bar, in good standing (required)
• Active admission to at least one California federal district court - C.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., E.D. Cal., or S.D. Cal. (required)
• 3-5 years of litigation experience; federal court experience strongly preferred
• Lemon Law or consumer protection experience (a plus)