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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)

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