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Job description
Overview
Stinson LLP seeks an Associate Attorney with two to five years of financial services litigation experience to join our Los Angeles, California office.
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Los Angeles
1901 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 450
Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
Responsibilities
File management, motion practice, courtroom opportunities, depositions, alternative dispute resolution, and trial preparation.
We offer a supportive and congenial team environment balanced with autonomy and hands-on experience guided by partners with decades of litigation experience.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and eager to take ownership of a caseload but also have a team-oriented approach and good interpersonal communication skills. Active California license is required.
Preference for candidates with experience at regional, national, or outstanding local law firms.
Excellent writing, oral advocacy skills, and strong academics are required.
Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
Responsibility in analyzing, organizing, and drafting pleadings (e.g., demurrers, motions to dismiss, motions to strike, discovery motions, summary judgment motions)
Outstanding attention to detail
Proficiency in e-discovery and fact development
Propounding and responding to written discovery
Experience taking and defending depositions
Experience with appearances in state and federal courts in case management conferences, motions and other pre-trial matters
Familiarity with (R)FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, UCC, EFTA, TILA, and UCL/UDAP
Strategic and analytical skills in addressing client challenges, both legally and economically
The role requires strong interpersonal skills, maturity, willingness to learn, initiative and ambition, and the ability to handle a challenging workload. Candidates must be able to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests with a high level of competence and accuracy, and be comfortable interfacing directly with clients. We are committed to client service and seek candidates who share that commitment.
Stinson has approximately 150 litigation attorneys and represents clients in state, federal, tribal and other courts and tribunals throughout the U.S. We also often resolve matters without litigation through investigations, pre-suit negotiations and alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Medical savings accounts
Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave, including birth or adoption of a child and personal/family health; generous paid military leave
Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program
Our attorney compensation structure includes a base salary and a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The base salary range for this role is $195,000 - $215,000. A signing bonus may be available. The salary range is based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location and may vary based on individual qualifications.
Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through voluntary self-identification is used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts and will be kept confidential. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about or discuss pay information.
Applicants with a disability who need accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at or email
By submitting an application, you certify that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge. Misrepresentation may lead to termination if employed. You will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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