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COMMERCIAL
LITIGATION ATTORNEY NEEDED SAN DIEGO, CA
Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.P.
has offices in New Orleans; San Diego; Fort Collins,
Colorado; Tampa; Chicago; and Buffalo. The firm
represents many local, national and international
clients in litigated matters in state and federal
courts throughout the United States. The San Diego
office is currently staffed by one attorney serving
as defense counsel in consumer litigation cases
for various national corporations.
We are seeking an attorney to join the San Diego
office.
General Summary:
Provide legal support for the defense of consumer
and class action litigation and pre-litigation
disputes before the federal and state courts of
California, and assist the firm as national counsel
managing litigation cases throughout the country.
Provide legal support for various labor and employment
cases brought in state and federal courts in California.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work closely with clients to investigate
complaint allegations and determine the appropriate
legal strategy to reach resolution.
• Draft responsive pleadings, including
appropriate motions to dismiss and motions for
summary judgment.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
and support senior counsel in preparing for and
taking depositions and significant court appearances.
• Appear in court for case management conferences,
hearings and related matters.
• Deal directly with plaintiff counsel
in negotiating settlements.
• Supervise and assist local counsel in
management of national clients’ pending
cases in other jurisdictions.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Minimum of three years experience as
a litigation attorney.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing and
preparing legal documents.
• Top 15% of class from an accredited law
school.
• Admitted to the California Bar, additional
states a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication
skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation
skills.
• Experience in federal court a plus.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to
self direct and manage a significant case volume.
Contact Information:
Fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to: Debbie
P. Kirkpatrick, Esq., 619.222.3667 or dkirkpatrick@sessions-law.biz.
Questions may be directed to Ms. Kirkpatrick
at 619.758.1891.
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