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Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate - EPL - Woodland Hills, CA
📜 Description
- Serve as an Associate in the EPL Litigation Group.
- Handle litigation cases with a focus on employment practices liability.
- Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
- Interact with clients and build strong relationships.
- Manage multiple projects with excellent organizational skills.
🛠️ Requirements
- Admission to practice in California.
- At least 5 years of litigation experience.
- EPL defense experience is a plus.
- Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
✨ Benefits
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Collegial and supportive culture.
Full job description
Job Title: Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate
Role: Associate in EPL Litigation Group
Expertise: 5+ years of experience
Job Location: Woodland Hills, CA (hybrid office / remote)
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading defense firm with 130+ lawyers and nine offices in California, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The firm is well respected for its expertise at all levels of litigation and transactional work. In addition to serving clients in the states where our offices are located, the firm also acts as national counsel in various high exposure matters. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
This position is for an attorney with 5 years or more of experience to join the team in our Woodland Hills, CA office in the EPL litigation group. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.
Education and Experience Required
• Admission to practice in California;
• At least 5 years of litigation experience
• EPL Defense experience a plus
Skills and Abilities Required
• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
CA Comprehensive Total Rewards Package
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $165,000-$250,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
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