Mid-Level Dispute Resolution Associate

About the role

Baker McKenzie's California offices seek an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience for the Dispute Resolution Practice Group, supporting its securities litigation, SEC enforcement, class actions, product liability, and complex commercial litigation practices.

Responsibilities

• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills are required.
• Experience with drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, briefing motions, and preparing for depositions.
• Large law firm experience in a busy litigation practice, as well as experience taking and defending depositions and arguing motions.
• A former clerkship with a federal district court or circuit court judge is a plus.

Requirements

• Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the California Bar to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills are required.
• Experience with drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, briefing motions, and preparing for depositions.
• Large law firm experience in a busy litigation practice, as well as experience taking and defending depositions and arguing motions.
• A former clerkship with a federal district court or circuit court judge is a plus.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills.
• Experience with drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, briefing motions, and preparing for depositions.
• Large law firm experience in a busy litigation practice, as well as experience taking and defending depositions and arguing motions.
• A former clerkship with a federal district court or circuit court judge.

Benefits

• This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.
• The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $260,000 to $365,000 (annually) if located in an office in the state of California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Pay

• This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.
• The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $260,000 to $365,000 (annually) if located in an office in the state of California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

• Not specified.

Additional Information

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com

Pay Transparency

• This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.
• The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $260,000 to $365,000 (annually) if located in an office in the state of California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.