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Summary:
Elite boutique entertainment litigation firm seeks a midlevel (3-5 years) litigation associate. The successful candidate will work an interesting and challenging caseload and have every opportunity to develop into a top-tier attorney while working in a collegial environment.
Responsibilities:
Interviewing witnesses and clients to gather facts and information relevant to cases.
Researching laws, statutes, regulations, and case law to prepare for trial or other court proceedings.
Drafting legal documents such as complaints, motions, briefs, and pleadings in accordance with applicable rules of procedure or evidence.
Preparing depositions and other discovery materials such as subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for production of documents.
Drafting settlement agreements based on input from clients and other attorneys.
Preparing legal documents for filing with courts or administrative agencies.
Drafting motions for summary judgment or other post-trial motions to dismiss a case.
Reviewing documents for legal sufficiency and helping draft responses to discovery requests from opposing counsel.
Preparing for and participating in depositions, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements:
Must meet annual billable hours requirement of 1750 (subject to change).
Clerkship and major law firm experience preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experienced in all phases of discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
Participation in junior level on trial team.
Benefits Package Summary:
401k Plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Accident Insurance
Critical illness insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick time
Vacation time
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