Litigation Attorney - ATHENA Consulting LLC

OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our Client, a leading law firm with a commitment to excellence and innovation, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for our Los Angeles office with a minimum of four years of experience in business litigation, class action defense, and/or mass-tort/products liability. The ideal candidate will have exceptional academic credentials from a top-tier law school and demonstrated writing and analytical skills. Admission to the California bar is required. Preference will be given to candidates with federal clerkship experience or leadership roles in Law Review.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters, including business disputes, class actions, and mass-tort/products liability cases.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Assist with all stages of discovery, including document production and review.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• Minimum of four years of business litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce clear and persuasive legal documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently on client matters.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standard hours of work: Monday through Friday, 7:00AM–5:30PM. Some late nights and weekends may be required.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.