Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation
O'Hagan Meyer is seeking an attorney with at least 1 year of litigation experience to join their Hermosa Beach office. The ideal candidate will handle a wide range of civil litigation matters, including business/commercial litigation and professional liability, while engaging with sophisticated clients.
Responsibilities
- 1+ years of experience in civil litigation (bonus if you have employment experience)
- This role requires legal research, drafting of pleadings motions and other documents, taking and defending depositions, drafting and answering discovery requests, trial preparation and trial assistance
- This position also requires the ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues in an effectively
- This position will require some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and depositions
- Admission to the state bar of California required
Skills
- 1+ years of experience in civil litigation
- This role requires legal research, drafting of pleadings motions and other documents, taking and defending depositions, drafting and answering discovery requests, trial preparation and trial assistance
- This position also requires the ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues effectively
- This position will require some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and depositions
- Admission to the state bar of California required
- Experience litigating in some or all of the areas of business/commercial litigation, professional liability, premises liability, employment, and/or directors & officers defense
- Experience with both state and federal courts
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid schedule
- Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
- Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters
- Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates
- Competitive compensation and several bonus programs
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Robust benefits package, including, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program
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