Litigation Associate Attorney

Position: Litigation Associate Attorney

Engagement Length: 6 plus month engagement

Schedule: Full-Time

Location: Remote

Start Date: Immediate Availability Preferred

Pay rate : $100-$130 an hour

Elevate is seeking experienced Litigation Associate Attorneys for a 6 plus month engagement supporting a nationally recognized law firm with a sophisticated litigation and tort defense practice. This opportunity offers the chance to work on complex matters alongside an experienced legal team, handling all phases of litigation from case inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses, memoranda, and strategic recommendations.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to develop litigation strategies and ensure effective case management.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy.
• Assist with trial preparation, witness preparation, and evidentiary matters.
• Handle matters in state and federal courts while maintaining compliance with court rules and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in general litigation, insurance defense, tort defense, or related litigation practices.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and effectively meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

To apply:

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send

1. your WORD version resume and

2. an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to [email protected]

Elevate Legal Talent provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs.

As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers.

Equitability and inclusion are critical to Elevate Legal Talent success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Legal Talent is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the Elevate Legal Talent Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.