The successful candidate will join Jenner & Block's Business Litigation Primary Team and can expect to work on a wide variety of fast-moving and complex litigation matters, including contract, trade secret, antitrust, and business tort disputes.
Duties include:
preparing for and attending depositions; drafting pleadings and motion briefings; handling case management responsibilities (assign and supervise others' work; plan for and host team meetings/trainings; work on case budget and staffing); meeting and conferring with opposing counsel; working with experts on expert reports; drafting discovery requests and responses; attending court hearing and conducting oral arguments; conducting legal research; performing document review; maintaining an active pro bono practice; and designing document review plan and managing document review and training.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree plus 2-5 years of experience as an attorney in complex litigation and business disputes. Demonstrated experience in all aspects of discovery. Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings such as complaints and answers. Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing substantive motions in both federal and state courts. Demonstrated case management experience. Detail-oriented, independent self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong academic credentials are required. Candidate possesses a strong commitment to pro bono representation. The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment is essential. Membership in the California bar is required. Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and (unofficial) transcript for consideration. The starting base salary for this position is expected to be $235,000 - $365,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. About Jenner Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, and high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer. Learn more about what makes Jenner & Block such a great place to build your legal career. We are not currently accepting search firm applications for this position.
