Litigation Attorney (Fully Remote, California)
Enso Law, L.L.P.
About the firm
Enso Law is a litigation-only firm that uses the law to do good. Our work covers a wide range of matters:
Municipal public safety: In this role, we advise policy counsel, partnering with city councils, city management, community leaders, and local law enforcement to design and carry out strategies against gang activity, human trafficking, and narcotics
Employment litigation, enforcing California and federal employment law
Commercial litigation for corporate clients
Intellectual property litigation, including trademark, trade secret, and copyright matters, with clients who include artists and musicians
Civil rights, class actions, and multidistrict litigation
The role
This position is for an attorney with experience and would include work in municipal public safety and commercial litigation.
You will work closely with our attorneys and staff and handle your own matters with real responsibility. That includes drafting pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, managing discovery, and appearing in court.
How attorneys develop at Enso
We train litigators in stages. Attorneys generally begin with nuisance abatement, then take on municipal defense, then business disputes, and from there move into our intellectual property litigation or civil rights class action practice. The pace depends on your performance, your interests, and the needs of the firm.
What we’re looking for
Active California bar license in good standing.
3 years of civil litigation experience.
Outstanding research and writing skills.
The ability to manage a full caseload and meet deadlines.
Comfort working independently and remotely, with good communication.
Comfort using today’s legal software.
Real interest in intellectual property or civil rights class action work as a long-term goal.
Working arrangement
Fully remote.
Candidates must work California (Pacific Time) hours and be available for court appearances, depositions, and client meetings on California schedules.
Compensation
Full Benefits.
The firm provides equipment and reimburses reasonable business expenses.
Enso Law is an equal opportunity employer."
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for administrative staff relating to client invoicing/billing records, setting up meetings with clients and completing tasks
- Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action
- Supervise administrative staff, paralegals, and law clerks
- Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence
- Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
Qualifications
- Public speaking, decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are necessary for this role
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in a law firm environment
- Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
- Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary
Compensation
$150,000 - $185,000 yearly
About ENSO LAW LLP
ENSO LAW LLP is a litigation and advisory law firm based in Los Angeles. Clients include artists, businesses, and governments.
ENSO has gained a reputation for its in-depth legal knowledge and client service, and its attorneys have earned consistent recognition from peers and clients. Its lawyers are consistently recognized as being among the top 2.5% of the legal profession.
Active California bar license in good standing; 3 years civil litigation experience; outstanding research and writing; ability to manage full caseload; comfort with legal software; must work California hours.
Key Responsibilities
- drafting pleadings
- managing discovery
- appearing in court
Skills & Tools
Westlaw, Lexis, Microsoft Office
Job Details
- Category: Legal and Compliance
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — California, United States
- Salary: USD 150,000 – 185,000 / year
- Languages: English
About ENSO LAW LLP
A litigation-only law firm using the law to do good, serving artists, businesses, and governments. — Industry: Consulting Services