Associate Attorney - Orange County

Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP • Santa Ana, CA

87d

About The Position

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP has an opening for an Attorney in our Orange County office. If you are looking to gain experience working alongside top litigators, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is the place for you. At HPY, a successful candidate will enjoy learning all stages of trial preparation and trial from start to finish and an opportunity to work with a seasoned team of experienced litigators. HPY represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 140 lawyers and professional staff spread across ten offices located in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco.

Requirements

• Active California Bar license required
• Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Client-focused mentality
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Ability to think on feet and respond strategically
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and within a strong team

Responsibilities

• Defense litigation
• Trial preparation including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interview and witness preparation
• Research into complex litigation areas
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare and argue motions

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services