LITIGATION ASSOCIATE
Company: Manatt Phelps & Phillips
Location: San Jose
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
Brief DescriptionManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking
highly qualified associates with a minimum of three years of
litigation experience to join our high-profile litigation
practice.Our Trial, White Collar and Investigations Business Unit
boasts a diverse practice encompassing all facets of complex
disputes, from pretrial resolution to trial, including business and
commercial litigation, white collar defense and investigations,
consumer protection and advertising, employment, entertainment,
financial services litigation, health care litigation, intellectual
property, patent litigation, and privacy and data security, among
others. Our litigators work collaboratively across offices and
industry sectors.Candidates should have hands-on litigation
experience, including conducting legal research, handling
discovery, taking and defending depositions, conducting witness
interviews, drafting pleadings, writing briefs, preparing and
arguing motions, and preparing for trial. Excellent legal writing
and research skills are required. Prior experience as a judicial
law clerk is a plus. Requirements
- Minimum of three years of solid litigation experience,
preferably with some commercial litigation, trial or white collar
and investigations experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy
skills
- Excellent legal research and analytical skills
- A self-starter with the ability to juggle multiple, diverse
projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent team player skills with the ability to work with
multidisciplinary teams and the flexibility to engage and
collaborate across the firm's capabilities and practice areas
- Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities, with the
ability to work independently and proactively and to develop
creative solutions that meet client and team needs
- California Bar membership in good standingCommitment to
Diversity and InclusionFostering diversity, equity and inclusion is
one of Manatt's core values and fundamental to our organizational
identity. We believe that a diverse workforce that reflects the
communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt's
culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients' needs
and develop better, more impactful solutions. Manatt's Diversity &
Inclusion Committee drives the Firm's efforts, working with firm
leadership and engaging our legal, consulting and business
professionals to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and
inclusive workplace.About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLPManatt
Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is one of the nation's preeminent law and
consulting firms. We are known for quality; extraordinary
commitment to clients; integrated, relationship-based services; and
a range of specialized capabilities typically found only in
boutique firms. We are progressive, entrepreneurial and deeply
committed to diversity, public service, involvement in the
communities we serve and excellence in all we do.Over the past
decade, Manatt has transformed from a top law firm to a
cutting-edge, hybridized consulting and legal professional services
firm.We are composed of lawyers, consultants, business advisors and
technologists committed to meeting the ever-evolving needs of our
clients. Our clients include Fortune 500, middle-market and
emerging companies in industries such as digital and technology;
energy, environmental and real estate; entertainment; financial
services; and health care. For more information on Manatt, visit
https://www.manatt.com/. Join UsIf you want to find out what it's
like to work with a team of passionate and driven professionals in
an entrepreneurial environment, we strongly encourage you to apply.
All candidates must apply through our online application portal
(apply here). Required application materials include a cover
letter, resume, transcript and writing sample (two to three pages
from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole
author).EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/DisabledManatt is an equal
opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination
in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or
mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship
status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender
expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual,
pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over
40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in
the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or
affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local
law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may
request accommodations needed to participate in the application
process.The base annual pay range for this role is between $250,000
- $415,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on
skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take
into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or
other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.Apply
NowWe are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law
poster is available here.VEVRAA Federal Contractor We Request
Priority Protected Veteran and Disabled Referrals for all of our
locations Please contact Holly Brown at 310-231-5409 or
hbrown@manatt.com with any
questionsPDN-9a854850-577b-45a7-984f-971b5e4d0d7a
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