California Associate Attorney

Company Overview

CMBG3 Law is WOSB/WBENC certified majority women-owned nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of pro-active trial attorneys, litigators, lobbyists, consultants, paralegals, and staff. CMBG3 Law takes a proactive approach to solving legal problems through best-in-class business counsel, regulatory compliance, risk prevention, government affairs advocacy, litigation, and national litigation management. We deliver custom-tailored legal strategies for complex matters requiring sophisticated scientific, regulatory, and technological expertise in state and federal courts in over 20 U.S. States from its east coast and west coast offices. CMBG3’s Cares division is committed to serving the communities in which it practices through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and donations. CMBG3’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division sponsors monthly programs to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.

Position Title: Associate Attorney

Reports To: Partner

Responsibilities:

• Build case defenses and trial themes autonomously
• Support national trial and coordinating counsel team to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients
• Analyze the application of state and federal case and regulatory law to the facts of cases for pre-trial motions and other submissions
• Draft original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters
• Draft discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various parties
• Interview and prepare witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies
• Take and defend lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions
• Argue motions
• Develop client relationships through oral and written communication
• Draft pre-trial reports and perform risk analysis
• Participate in mediations and/or court-mandated status conferences, settlement conferences, and hearings
• Develop overall strategies for case resolution and solve problems creatively
• Identify, assign and supervise work for case paralegals
• Interact with outside defense counsel to negotiate joint discovery and trial strategies
• Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties
• Participate in networking opportunities to develop client relationships
• Develop oneself as a resource for other attorneys involved in the firm’s practice areas
• Provide support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel
• Must meet annual billable requirements and adhere to the Attorney Timekeeping Policy
• Toxic Tort experience required

Qualifications:

• Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Requires admittance to California state bar
• Self-motivated individual with high energy willing to do whatever it takes to complete responsibilities on deadline
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm
• Experience in billable work environment
• Experience in mass-torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment and discrimination, or other complex risk management experience required
• Client service experience required
• Effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and other colleagues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continued personal and professional development
• FileVine or Document Management system experience is preferred