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Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP · 1 day ago

Litigation Associate

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$140K/yr - $152K/yr

1+ years exp

Burke, Williams & Sorensen is a full-service law firm with deep expertise in litigation, providing high-quality legal services to public agencies, private entities, and individuals throughout California. They are seeking an associate with 1-2 years of experience to join their expanding Litigation team, where the candidate will support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation.

ConsultingEducation

Responsibilities

Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation

Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues

Manage case deadlines and ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules

Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation

Thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with opportunities for early responsibility and direct client interaction

Qualification

Legal researchAnalytical skillsWriting skillsCivil litigation experienceClient interactionTeam collaboration

Required

1-2 years of experience in litigation

Excellent writing, research and analytical skills

Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation

Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues

Manage case deadlines and ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules

Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation

Thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with opportunities for early responsibility and direct client interaction