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Role Description

Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP is seeking a California litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join its team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-responsibility role working directly alongside our named partners. Responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the complete lifecycle of litigation matters from intake to appeal.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, appellate documents, settlement agreements, and demand letters.
• Take and defend depositions, and prepare clients for same.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and strategy development.
• Communicate with clients, to provide timely updates and clearly explain legal strategies and potential outcomes.
• Collaborate with firm attorneys and legal staff to optimize firm systems to maximize efficiency and further the objectives of the firm.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments to provide informed, forward-looking legal advice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience appearing in court.
• Experience taking a deposition.
• Experience drafting motions.
• 3 to 5 years of substantive civil litigation experience, with a demonstrated track record of proactively managing cases.
• Prior experience at an Am Law 200 firm or similarly sophisticated practice environment.
• An ownership mentality: you treat every matter as your personal responsibility and demonstrate sound judgment, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Strong oral advocacy skills and the ability to communicate persuasively in writing and in court.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and communicate about competing demands, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to pitch in with transactional matters when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
• Experience billing time using Clio or equivalent.
• Reliable internet access to support remote work.

Requirements

• Annual 1,500 billable hour requirement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Flexible schedule.
• Professional development assistance.
• Remote work.