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Munck Wilson Mandala LLP · 12 hours ago

Litigation Associate Attorney

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$200K/yr - $260K/yr

4+ years exp

Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP is seeking a litigation associate attorney to join their growing Los Angeles office. The role involves handling all aspects of litigation, including case management, drafting legal documents, and appearing in court, while supporting various types of litigation matters.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegalLegal TechVenture Capital

Hiring Manager

Stephanie Hall Elovitz

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of litigation and case management from preparing responsive pleadings to trial

Interview witnesses and oversee fact-gathering for case development

Evaluate claims and defenses to develop recommendations for case strategy

Draft motions, pleadings, position statements, and mediation briefs

Prepare and respond to discovery requests and meet/confer letters

Handle discovery, document productions, and ESI

Take and defend depositions

Appear for court hearings/conferences, and ADR proceedings (mediation/arbitration)

Negotiate with opposing counsel to resolve discovery disputes, facilitate settlements, etc

Trial preparation

Develop and maintain strong business and client relationships

Qualification

California state litigationFederal litigation experienceJuris DoctorateLegal research skillsDrafting motionsAnalytical abilitiesProfessionalismInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkContinuous learning

Required

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Active license to practice law in the State of California

In good standing with the State Bar of California

Admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California (or will seek such admission promptly)

At least three years of experience litigating matters in both state and federal courts in California, including: preparing and responding to pleadings, preparing and responding to discovery, drafting motions, supporting papers, and other submissions to courts, conducting meet/confers regarding discovery disputes, appearing in court for case management conferences, motion practice

Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

High level of professionalism and ethical standards

Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines simultaneously

Commitment to continuous learning about applicable law

Strong organizational and matter management skills

Ability to appear on behalf of clients in court, arbitration/mediation, and agency proceedings

Ability to travel as required for client matters (inside and outside California)

Company

Munck Wilson Mandala LLP

Munck Wilson Mandala is a technology-focused law firm with offices in Dallas, Austin, Houston, Waco, Texas; Los Angeles, California; and South Florida.

Founded in 1998

Dallas, Texas, USA

51-200 employees