The successful candidate will join Jenner & Block's Business Litigation Primary Team and can expect to work on a wide variety of fast-moving and complex litigation matters, including contract, trade secret, antitrust, and business tort disputes. Duties include: preparing for and attending depositions; drafting pleadings and motion briefings; handling case management responsibilities (assign and supervise others' work; plan for and host team meetings/trainings; work on case budget and staffing); meeting and conferring with opposing counsel; working with experts on expert reports; drafting discovery requests and responses; attending court hearing and conducting oral arguments; conducting legal research; performing document review; maintaining an active pro bono practice; and designing document review plan and managing document review and training.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree plus 2-5 years of experience as an attorney in complex litigation and business disputes.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of discovery.
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings such as complaints and answers.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing substantive motions in both federal and state courts.
• Demonstrated case management experience.
• Detail-oriented, independent self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials are required.
• Candidate possesses a strong commitment to pro bono representation.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment is essential.
• Membership in the California bar is required.
• Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and (unofficial) transcript for consideration.

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be $235,000 - $365,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

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