Litigation Associate
Job Description
Our client, a well-established and growing litigation firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–7 years of litigation experience to join its collaborative and high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation experience while working closely with experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated matters.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support a diverse litigation caseload from inception through trial and resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, mediation memoranda, and other litigation-related documents.
- Conduct legal research and prepare well-reasoned legal analyses.
- Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
- Work directly with clients to gather information, provide case updates, and develop strong client relationships.
- Prepare dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
- Assist with all phases of depositions, including preparing witness outlines and deposition strategy.
- Support trial preparation by drafting witness lists, exhibit lists, motions in limine, jury charges, and other pretrial filings.
- Draft trial briefs, post-trial motions, arbitration briefs, and post-hearing submissions.
- Participate in complex document review projects for litigation, investigations, and government inquiries.
- Collaborate with attorneys across the litigation practice to develop effective case strategies and deliver exceptional client service.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law.
- 2–7 years of litigation experience required.
- Construction litigation experience is a plus but not required.
- Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to client service.
- Outstanding academic credentials preferred.
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated and challenging litigation matters.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with mentorship from experienced litigators.
- Meaningful client interaction and hands-on courtroom experience.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Excellent opportunity for long-term professional growth within a thriving litigation practice.
Meet The Recruiter
Heather Lee, CPC
Direct-Hire Recruiter
Heather is a Senior Direct-Hire Recruiter at Burnett Specialists, bringing decades of unparalleled expertise to the firm since originally joining the team in 1993.
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