Senior Associate Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury / Mass Torts
Direct Counsel · Burlingame, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteLegal$240k/yrFull-time
About the role
The firm is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation practice with extensive experience handling complex, high-impact matters. Its practice includes:Personal injury and mass tort litigationConsumer protectionAntitrustSecuritiesPrivacyComplex class actions
Responsibilities
- Manage complex personal injury and mass tort matters from inception through resolution
- Take and defend depositions
- Manage complex discovery and case-related matters
- Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal documents
- Argue motions and appear before trial and appellate courts
- Represent clients in mediations and settlement negotiations
- Work closely with partners and litigation teams on case strategy
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders
- Take ownership of assigned matters and contribute meaningfully to the firm's litigation practice
Qualifications
- 4+ years of litigation experience
- Experience with personal injury and/or mass tort litigation strongly preferred
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills
- Strong oral advocacy and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience taking depositions
- Experience handling complex discovery
- Ability to appear in court and participate in mediations
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Class action experience is a plus, but not required
Pay
$240,000 annual salary
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
- Significant bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with discretionary matching
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- MCLE reimbursement, including travel seminars and conferences
- Commuter benefits
Application Requirements
- Candidates should be prepared to provide:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Law school transcript
- Three professional references
- Recent writing sample of 10 pages or less (excerpts are acceptable)