Discovery Response/Request Associate Attorney

Large plaintiff litigation firm in Century City is seeking a discovery response or request associate attorney. A discovery response attorney is a lawyer who specializes in managing the legal process of responding to discovery requests in a lawsuit. In the discovery phase of litigation, parties can request documents, facts, and other evidence from each other through various means such as interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admission, and depositions.A discovery response attorney assists their clients in preparing and providing responses to these requests. This includes reviewing the requests, gathering relevant information and documents, and drafting formal responses that comply with the legal requirements and deadlines set by the court. Their role is crucial in ensuring that their clients' responses are accurate, complete, and legally sufficient. They may also negotiate with opposing counsel regarding the scope of discovery, object to improper requests, and represent their clients' interests in any disputes related to the discovery process.TOP THREE THINGS: Ensure multiple Priorities can hit deadlines (Dead line driven)Must be Tech Savvy (SF, I-Manage, PDF, Adobe)Strong attention to detail and prioritize urgent vs important deadlinesA discovery request attorney is a lawyer who specializes in managing the legal process of discovery in a lawsuit. Discovery is the pre-trial phase in a lawsuit where each party can request documents, facts, and other evidence from the opposing party. These requests can include interrogatories (written questions), requests for production of documents, requests for admission, and depositionsA discovery request attorney helps their clients navigate this process efficiently and effectively. They can assist in drafting requests, responding to requests from the opposing party, negotiating the scope of discovery, and representing their clients' interests during depositions and other discovery-related proceedings.TOP THREE THINGS: Proficient with Sales Force, i-Manage, PDF (will be trained on new software)Highly templated workTech Savvy and strong organization skillsSchedule: Hybrid Schedule Compensation: Temp to hire ($40-$55/hour DOE) and upon hire up to $130K. Parking: CoveredLocation: Century CityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers requirea background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Created: 2025-03-03