Senior Attorney needed for East Palo Alto office

5-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Senior Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm based in East Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Senior Attorney to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively communicating with clients, lawyers, and third parties, producing high-quality work products, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
• Review and draft discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience with drafting litigation documents, including motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions in health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters.
• State and federal court experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Admitted to practice law with 6+ years of experience.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar.

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