General Interest -- Litigation Attorney Positions
Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP ("F3Law") See More Job Openings by This Employer
Job Description
About F3 Law
At F3 Law, we believe that a culture of inclusion and belonging, one of embracing and respecting each other’s differences, strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued and appreciated. By bringing together different perspectives and lived experiences, we create better solutions and a more dynamic, thoughtful, and effective team.
F3 Law provides essential legal support to schools, colleges and other public entities, helping them navigate complex legal issues to fulfill their mission of serving students and communities.
Summary
F3 Law provides essential legal support to California's public schools and community colleges, helping them navigate complex legal issues to fulfill their mission of serving students and communities. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced Litigation Attorney to assist K-12 schools and community colleges in overcoming a wide range of legal challenges.
Responsibilities
- Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues
- Manage case deadlines and ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules
- Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and additional litigation documents, inclusive of motions for summary judgment
- Engage with insurance professionals, in-house clients, experts, third-party administrators, opposing counsel, and witnesses
- Take and defend depositions, including of key party witnesses and experts
- Attend and participate in mediations
- Attend court hearings, argue motions, and assist in trial proceedings as appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and partners throughout all stages of litigation, from inception through trial
- Assist in the defense of complex civil litigation matters, including:
- General liability cases, encompassing high-value claims arising from motor vehicle collisions, trucking litigation, premises liability, workplace accidents, professional negligence, and products liability disputes, including cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death
- Construction litigation matters, including breach of contract disputes and property damage claims arising from construction and design defects
*Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 2-10+ years of litigation experience, ideally encompassing the full spectrum of civil litigation, from initiation to resolution, including drafting and arguing motions (e.g., summary judgment) and taking/defending depositions.
- Candidates must be members of the State Bar of California.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Must have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated ability to manage a full caseload independently, handling cases from start to finish.
F3 Law is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. F3 Law hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.
F3 Law seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.
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