Junior Litigation Associate

Innovative Legal Services (ILS) is a full-service law firm that specializes in commercial law and employment law. Our attorneys are experienced litigators and counselors with decades of expertise across a wide array of industries. We are currently hiring a Junior Litigation Associate with 1-2 years of California litigation practice and active admission to the California Bar. Pay is competitive, at $110,000--$140,000+ depending on experience.

Please email your resume and recent writing sample to [career@consultils.com], and put [Junior 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
• 1-2 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 110K-140K+ (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