Attorney - Environmental Law

Direct Counsel, LLC
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel seeking an Associate Attorney for one of our client's active defense litigation group with a focus on general litigation and environmental law practice.

Experience : Minimum of 2-5 years of hands-on litigation experience, managing cases from start to finish, including complex motion practice, pleadings, discovery, depositions, client communication, and managing junior associates.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • CA State Bar License.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including oral argument skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Familiarity with environmental law, including bedrock environmental laws like CERCLA.
  • Background in geology or hydrogeology.
  • Experience in trial, class action, toxic tort, and / or environmental regulatory agency cases.
  • Administrative and managerial experience.
  • Duties and Responsibilities :
  • Manage discovery processes, including written discovery, depositions, and document analysis.
  • Draft legal documents such as pleadings and complex motions.
  • Conduct legal research.
  • Appear in court as required.
  • Supervise junior associates and follow instructions from supervising partners.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Collegial work environment with an enlightened dress policy.
  • Bonus pay structure.
  • 9 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Direct Counsel, LLC
Los Angeles, California

Familiarity with environmental law, including bedrock environmental laws like CERCLA. Direct Counsel seeking an Associate Attorney for one of our client's active defense litigation group with a focus on general litigation and environmental law practice. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law...

Direct Counsel, LLC
Los Angeles, California

Familiarity with environmental law, including bedrock environmental laws like CERCLA. Direct Counsel seeking an Associate Attorney for one of our client's active defense litigation group with a focus on general litigation and environmental law practice. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law sch...

Promoted
The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
Los Angeles, California

Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or government agency advising clients on data privacy issues, including product counseling, data governance oversight, litigation management, and contracting. Membership in the California State Bar in good standing or ...

Promoted
VirtualVocations
Whittier, California

A company is looking for an Assistant General Counsel, Product to bridge the gap between product innovation and legal compliance in estate planning. ...

Promoted
Dietz, Gilmor & Chazen
Los Angeles, California

Dietz, Gilmor & Chazen, an established and progressive California insurance defense law firm, is hiring multiple attorneys across our eight office locations from San Diego to Sacramento. DGC attorneys are involved in all aspects of case handling for our exciting and diverse client base that includes...

Promoted
Direct Counsel
Glendale, California

Are you an attorney looking for a dynamic opportunity in insurance defense? We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join an Insurance Defense Practice Group. Collaborate with senior attorneys to negotiate settlements and contracts that best represent clients' interests. ...

Promoted
NFG SA
Los Angeles, California

We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our Los Angeles office. The Assistant General Counsel will report directly to and collaborate closely with the Chief Legal Officer. Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing law, preferably in a top-tier law firm or as a general couns...

Promoted
Hire Counsel
CA, United States

Legal assistants function as paralegals, legal secretaries, file clerks, and general assistants who help answer phones and maintain the office. Cite checking and proofreading legal pleadings;. Preparing correspondence and legal forms;. Interacting with clients and co-counsel, greeting clients and ot...

Promoted
Lexitas Legal Talent Outsourcing
CA, United States
Remote

Our client, a prominent litigation firm, is seeking an Insurance Defense Counsel to join their Sacramento team. ...

Promoted
ExpertHiring
El Segundo, California

This is an opportunity for a driven, organized associate to lead an entire team for at least one client from case inception through trial, with heavy client contact and exposure. Most associates will find themselves in court in the first few weeks and with more trial experience than their peers &nda...