Seasoned Litigation Attorney

9-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in San Jose is seeking a seasoned Litigation Attorney with extensive experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school, be admitted to practice law in California, and have a minimum of 10 years of Litigation experience. Responsibilities include high-level legal analysis, court filings, depositions, mediations, discovery, trials, potential client conferences, and participation in marketing and business development initiatives.

Duties:

• Perform high-level legal analysis in various litigation matters.
• Handle court filings, including pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct depositions of witnesses and parties involved in litigation.
• Represent clients in mediations and negotiate settlements.
• Manage discovery processes, including requests and responses.
• Conduct trials, including serving as first chair and arbitration.
• Potentially conduct client conferences to discuss case strategies and updates.
• Supervise and train litigation associates and paralegals.
• Work and collaborate with other attorneys within the firm on a cross-referral basis.
• Actively participate in the firm’s marketing and business development initiatives, including client updates and blogs.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Minimum of 10 years of Litigation experience; 15+ years preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong legal analysis and research abilities.
• Experience with court filings, depositions, and mediations.
• Proficiency in discovery processes.
• Trial experience, including first chair and arbitration.
• Supervisory and training skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Marketing and business development acumen.

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