Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

We seek an experienced litigation associate to join our team of award-winning litigators in Northern California. Candidates for this position may be regular full-time or participate in our part time hourly attorney program. Part time hourly attorneys are still part of a litigation team, participate in the firm’s education program, and receive the same amount of support they would if they were working full-time. Most importantly, hourly attorneys receive the same caliber of interesting and meaningful casework their successful track record deserves.

Responsibilities:



Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
Routine communications with clients
Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys


Benefits:



Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
Student loan repayment assistance OR 529 college savings program for attorneys
401K matching
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
Internal education and leadership development programs
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
Firm-wide charitable giving program
Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues

Qualification and Experience Requirements: JD from an ABA approved school Must be licensed in your state 1-8 years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred Experience with time management systems Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills Professional appearance and demeanor

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