Senior Litigation Associate

Innovative Legal Services ("ILS") is a full-service law firm that specializes in commercial law and employment law. Our attorneys are litigators and counselors with decades of experience in a wide array of industries. We are currently hiring 2 senior litigation associates with minimum 4 years of California litigation practice and active admission to the California Bar. Pay is competitive, at $140,000--$200,000+ depending on experience.

We have a significant number of international clients. We expect our team members to be able to work with clients and colleagues who have different cultures and backgrounds.

Please email your resume and recent writing sample to [career@consultils.com], and put [Senior Litigation Associate + Your Name] in the subject line of your email.

Responsibilities:

• Litigate and negotiate on behalf of clients in legal proceedings
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, depositions, and trials
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in the litigation process
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and provide legal advice
• Manage and prioritize multiple cases simultaneously
• Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the CA Bar
• Minimum 4 years of California litigation practice 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Mandarin language proficiency preferred but not required
• First or second chair trial experience preferred but not required
• Familiarity with federal litigation preferred but not required
• Recent writing sample required

Compensation and Benefits:

• 1550 billable hours
• Competitive salary 140K-200K+ (depending on the level of experience)
• Performance bonus (up to 50% base salary), business development bonus, and other bonuses.
• Work from anywhere for a month
• 100% covered health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off and paid sick leaves
• Hybrid working policy
• Professional Development Support
• Monthly team-building events, including Hiking, BBQ, Karaoke, etc