1+ years of civil litigation experience, especially in employment law is a plus
Proficiency in legal research and drafting various legal documents
Experience with depositions and discovery requests
Knowledge of trial preparation and support
California state bar admission required
Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues
Willingness to undertake local travel for court or client meetings
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other documents
Take and defend depositions while managing discovery requests
Prepare for trials and assist during court proceedings
Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates and legal advice
Collaborate with colleagues on a range of civil litigation issues
Attend court appearances, mediations, and site inspections as needed
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule promotes work-life balance
Collaborative environment with low turnover rates
Opportunity for direct client engagement and complex case management
Access to formal mentorship and training programs for career growth
Competitive compensation with various bonus opportunities
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
O'Hagan Meyer seeks an attorney with at least 3 years of civil litigation experience to join our Hermosa Beach office. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating in some or all of the areas of employment, business/commercial litigation, professional liability, premises liability, and/or directors & officers defense. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of civil litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients.
Requirements
3+ years of experience in civil litigation (preferred experienced in employment or commercial 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. Experience with both state and federal courts preferred.
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.
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.
