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Robert Half Attorney/Lawyer in Walnut Creek, California
Description
Commercial litigation firm is seeking a Research and Writing Attorney to join their collegial team. This position offers work-life balance (NO BILLABLE HOURS; approximately 40-45 hours/week) and interesting work. This person will focus on class action lawsuits, and your primary duties will involve drafting legal documents, conducting research, and managing discovery processes.
Responsibilities:
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including complaints and briefs
• Conduct extensive legal research to support case preparation
• Handle all aspects of discovery, ensuring all relevant information is collected and organized effectively
• Use your litigation skills, especially in class action cases, to support our team's legal efforts
• Maintain consistent communication within the team, but interaction with defendants’ counsel will not be generally required
• Focus on document-oriented tasks, with no requirement for court appearances or deposition work
• Utilize your civil litigation knowledge to enhance the efficiency of our legal processes
• Draft motions and pleadings as part of case preparation.
Requirements • The applicant should hold a Law degree from a recognized institution.
• Must be a licensed attorney with the ability to practice law in the respective state.
• Proficiency in civil litigation is required.
• Experience in drafting motions is essential.
• Capability to draft pleadings effectively is a must.
• The applicant should be adept at handling complaints in a detail oriented manner.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research is required.
• Experience in the discovery process is crucial.
• Familiarity with class action litigation is necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• The applicant should be able to work independently and in a team.
• Should have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• High ethical standards and detail oriented integrity are required.
• The applicant must have a proactive approach towards work and the ability to work under pressure.
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