NPAworldwide · 1 week ago
Litigation Associate (Plaintiff-Side)
NPAworld is seeking a Litigation Associate to manage plaintiff-side litigation matters primarily in Personal Injury and Tenant Rights. The role involves overseeing case management, preparing discovery strategies, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in court.
Recruiting
Responsibilities
Manage plaintiff-side litigation matters (primarily Personal Injury and Tenant Rights) from inception through resolution
Oversee day-to-day case management and direct junior staff and paralegals
Prepare and execute discovery strategies including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting meet-and-confer correspondence, motions to compel and related filings
Draft pleadings, briefs, and motions, including oppositions to summary judgment
Conduct party, witness, and expert depositions
Perform legal research, factual investigations, and case strategy development
Appear in court, argue motions, and attend hearings
Meet directly with clients and prepare them for depositions and trial
Participate in trial preparation; 1st or 2nd chair trial experience is a plus (not required)
Qualification
Required
Experience in Personal Injury and/or Tenant Rights litigation
Active California State Bar admission
Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom skills
Comfortable managing cases independently while collaborating within a team
Preferred
27+ years of litigation experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred)
Experience working in a contingency-fee environment is a plus
Familiarity with Clio or similar legal case management platforms is a plus
1st or 2nd chair trial experience is a plus (not required)
Company
NPAworldwide
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