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Litigation Counsel (California)

Scale LLP
Location
United States
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Firmwide
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 7-10 years of litigation experience
  • Licensed to practice in California
  • Strong pre-trial and law-and-motion experience
  • Strong legal writing skills
  • Experience drafting dispositive motions and other substantive motions
  • Ability to independently manage significant portions of a case
Nice to have
  • Experience with catastrophic injury
  • Experience with premises liability
  • Experience with employment defense
  • Experience with risk management
  • Experience in outdoor recreation or hospitality industries
What the job really is

Scale LLP is seeking a midlevel litigation counsel to join their practice, focusing on complex litigation matters in the sports, recreation, and hospitality industries. The role involves managing significant aspects of litigation, including drafting motions and communicating with clients, while working closely with a partner on sophisticated cases. The firm offers a modern, autonomous work environment with guaranteed hours, allowing attorneys to shape their practices without traditional law firm bureaucracy.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role emphasizes autonomy and independence, which may not suit all candidates
  • The firm operates under a collections-based compensation model, which may differ from traditional salary structures
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