Litigation Associate – Northern California

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and additional litigation documents, inclusive of motions for summary judgment
• Engage with insurance professionals, in-house clients, experts, third-party administrators, opposing counsel, and witnesses
• Take and defend depositions, including of key party witnesses and experts
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues
• Participate in client interviews and witness preparation, for depositions and at trial
• Attend and participate in mediations
• Attend court hearings, argue motions, and assist in trial proceedings as appropriate
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and partners throughout all stages of litigation, from inception through trial
• Assist in the defense of complex civil litigation matters, including:
• General liability cases, encompassing high-value claims arising from motor vehicle collisions, trucking litigation, premises liability, workplace accidents, professional negligence, and products liability disputes, including cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death
• Construction litigation matters, including breach of contract disputes and property damage claims arising from construction and design defects

Qualifications

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• 3-5 years of experience in litigation

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $158,000 – $190,000 plus annual performance-based bonuses.

Schedule

We offer a hybrid work arrangement option.

Benefits

• Reasonable billable hours requirement
• Anual discretionary and billable hours bonuses
• Competitive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) with a partial match

Company Culture

We promote an environment that encourages mentoring attorneys to advance in the firm and their careers.

We support integrity, diversity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment for everyone working at our firm.