Litigation Associate Attorney - California, United States - YOKA | SMITH, LLP

    YOKA | SMITH, LLP
    YOKA | SMITH, LLP California, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Company Description

    YOKA | SMITH, LLP is a law firm located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, with offices in Los Angeles and Irvine, California. We specialize in representing Fortune 500 and other businesses in high-exposure lawsuits across various legal practice areas. Our attorneys have extensive experience in commercial disputes, product liability, class actions and complex torts, catastrophic personal injury, and environmental liability claims. We are committed to providing our clients with excellent representation and a strong focus on trial experience.

    Role Description

    This is a full-time role for a Litigation Associate Attorney. The Litigation Associate Attorney at YOKA | SMITH, LLP will be responsible for handling day-to-day tasks related to high-exposure lawsuits. This includes conducting legal research, providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, participating in negotiations, and representing clients in court. The role is primarily located in the Los Angeles or Irvine areas, with some flexibility for remote work.

    Qualifications

    • Strong knowledge of law, including personal injury defense
    • Ability to provide strategic legal advice to clients
    • Excellent research and analytical skills
    • Strong negotiation skills
    • Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work independently and in a team
    • Experience in handling complex litigation cases through all aspects of discovery
    • Admission to the bar in the state of California
    • Experience with trial advocacy is a plus