Staff Attorney, Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Urgently hiring for Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles!

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Salary : $170,000 - $240,000 per year

A bit about us :

In more than 100 years of practice, my client has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. My client has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington.

Why join us?

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that provides training and mentorship. The anticipated salary range is $170,000 to $240,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

We offer a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include : medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Job Details

My client's law firm is seeking an experienced litigator with at least 5+ years of experience for a Staff Attorney position in its Century City or Los Angeles office. Alternate locations and fully-remote work also will be considered for otherwise qualified applicants. The Staff Attorney will primarily assist with litigating and settling consumer financial services litigation matters on behalf of financial institutions, under the supervision of Partners in Consumer Litigation practice group.

The Staff Attorney’s responsibilities will include day-to-day management of individual litigation and arbitration matters, including reviewing daily litigation correspondence and pleadings and reporting time-sensitive issues to the Partner in charge; managing the litigation calendar and ensuring all deadlines are met; document review; supervising local counsel; drafting pleadings and motions; and preparing and responding to discovery. Settlement responsibilities include communicating regularly with opposing counsel to enter into settlements; preparing client settlement recommendations and drafting settlement agreements. Court appearances and attendance at arbitration merits hearings may be required.

Candidates should have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, be capable of multitasking, and be comfortable dealing with opposing counsel. Experience handling arbitration matters in JAMS or AAA, defending financial institutions and other commercial clients against claims alleging violations of consumer protection, banking and / or privacy laws, and / or experience in bankruptcy court (including adversary proceedings) is preferred.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Membership in the local State bar, active and in good standing, is also required. Membership in the Florida State Bar, active and in good standing, is a plus. For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

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Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.