Associate Attorney | Litigation
About the role
Nossaman LLP is seeking a litigation associate with 2 to 6 years of experience to join our world-class Construction and Infrastructure group in our San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County or Sacramento offices. With the broadest and deepest infrastructure practice in the U.S., we specialize in counseling clients on claims that arise on large public transportation, water, and building projects throughout the country. We also have a dynamic construction litigation team that represents private clients in a variety of matters covering issues such as contract drafting and negotiation, delay claims, cost overruns and defective construction. Clients include homebuilders, commercial developers, and contractors on myriad projects including large residential developments, offices, warehouses, and schools.
Requirements
- 2–6 years of litigation experience
- Admission to the State Bar of California
- Interest in construction claims
- Excellent research skills
- Experience drafting and responding to written discovery, pleadings, briefs and motions in arbitrations, state and federal court
- Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Willingness to take ownership of significant projects
Preferred qualifications
- eDiscovery experience
What we offer
- Collegial, hybrid work environment
- Significant early responsibility
- Excellent advancement opportunities for associates
Pay
The salary range for the position of 2-6 Year Associate at Nossaman is $195,000 to $250,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate's qualifications and experience. Associates are also eligible for various annual bonuses including a bonus of 15% of base compensation should they meet Nossaman's 1,850 annual billable hours expectation.
Schedule
Annual billable hours expectation: 1,850 (which includes up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work).