Discovery Attorney

About the role

We are seeking a Discovery Attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our Los Angeles office. This hybrid role will focus on managing discovery in complex civil litigation matters, including product liability, premises liability, and general liability. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and a strategic thinker who can independently manage discovery while collaborating closely with attorneys, clients, and litigation support teams.

What you'll do

• Manage all phases of discovery in complex civil litigation matters, including product liability, premises liability, and general liability cases.
• Draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and other written discovery.
• Review and analyze case files, documents, and electronically stored information to identify key facts, issues, and evidence.
• Manage document review and production, including coordination with litigation support and e-discovery vendors as needed.
• Research discovery-related legal issues and draft motions to compel, protective orders, and other discovery-related briefs.
• Prepare for and participate in discovery conferences, hearings, and depositions, including witness and exhibit preparation.
• Communicate with opposing counsel to address and resolve discovery disputes.
• Manage discovery deadlines and ensure compliance with court orders and applicable state and federal rules.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, clients, experts, and litigation support teams to develop discovery and case strategy.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience with significant hands-on responsibility for discovery.
• Experience handling written discovery, document review and production, discovery motions, and deposition preparation.
• Experience in insurance defense, product liability, premises liability, general liability, or complex civil litigation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal discovery rules and procedures.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms and litigation technology preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and competing deadlines while collaborating effectively within a litigation team
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from the Los Angeles office.

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Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.

The pay range for this role is:

140,000 - 180,000 USD per year (Los Angeles Downtown)