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Yukelaw

Toxic Tort Junior Associate - Hybrid

Yukelaw, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Job Description:

Pre-eminent Litigation Firm, Yukevich | Cavanaugh, is seeking talented and motivated associates to join its team. With an excellent reputation and winning track record in defense verdicts across the United States, Yukevich | Cavanaugh has been named:U.S. News Best Law Firms in Los Angeles for the last 4 yearsLos Angeles Business Journal Most Admired Law Firms to Work for the last 3 years11 Top Defense Verdicts by the Los Angeles Daily Journal over the last 10 yearsYukevich | Cavanaugh takes pride in its support for the Los Angeles community. In 2022, Yukevich | Cavanaugh raised contributions which provided over 1 million meals to hungry men, women, and children in Los Angeles. Qualified candidates will have experience, preferably in high exposure, catastrophic, personal injury cases, including products liability and general negligence. Yukevich | Cavanaugh offers competitive salaries based on experience level, excellent benefits, and a positive and welcoming work environment. The selected candidates will join a team that litigates high-stakes and exciting cases on behalf of Fortune 500 companies. Yukevich | Cavanaugh promotes a team environment. Minimum billable hours are 1,900 per year, with a very generous bonus structure for those choosing to exceed 1,900 hours.Responsibilities Include:Taking and defending expert and witness depositionsDrafting original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex mattersDrafting discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various partiesDeveloping client relationships through oral and written communicationPreparation for trial including motions in limine, exhibit lists, witness listsJob Requirements: QualificationsAt least 2 years of asbestos or toxic tort litigation experience is requiredRequires a Juris Doctor degree from a top law schoolLicensed in CaliforniaSelf-motivated individual with high energy willing to do whatever it takes to complete responsibilities on deadlineExperience in billable work environmentSuperior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail

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