Squire Sanders /Los Angeles, CA

Squire Patton Boggs seeks Staff Attorney to support Environmental/Toxic Tort practice in downtown Los Angeles office.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

- Admitted to the California Bar, active and in good standing
- A JD from a well-respected law school, graduating within the top half of class
- Experience working in a law firm, specializing in business litigation, environmental litigation, counseling and toxic tort.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

1. Experienced in all substantive areas of complex litigation including: legal research, written discovery, law and motion (discovery, dispositive and trial related motions, pleadings and briefs), court appearances, mediations, arbitration, client and witness interviews, trial preparation.

2. Experience/working knowledge of the major federal environmental laws including: Resource Conservation & Recovery Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act, and their California State counterparts. Knowledge and/or experience with the California Environmental Quality Act is a plus.

3. Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills; strong written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; initiative.

4. Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; sensitivity to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong client service skills.

5. Ability to work without constant supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing work load; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client.

Position is available immediately.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

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