Associate - Trial & Defense
Core
Litigation associate managing a caseload of 10-20 matters, investigating claims, drafting pleadings, and arguing motions in trial and defense.
Role type
Associate attorney (litigation)
Builds
Legal documents, pleadings, motions, and case strategies for clients.
Domain
Legal services / Litigation
Required skills
Legal research, legal writing, oral advocacy, case management, document review, deposition taking, motion drafting, mediation participation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Westlaw
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters; Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies; Draft and respond to discovery; Review and analyze documents for production; Conduct legal research using Westlaw; Take and defend depositions; Draft and submit pleadings and motions; Attend hearings and argue motions; Draft pre-trial and trial documents; Prepare cases for mediation/trial, and participate in mediation/trial; Actively and effectively report to clients
Seniority
Associate, early-career IC