Personal Injury Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA

In-House

San Francisco, CA

Personal Injury Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Gain experience in all aspects of litigation from the initial investigation through discovery and trial.
- Research legal issues and interview witnesses.
- Appear at case management conferences.
- Prepare in-house attorneys to take and defend depositions.
- Draft pretrial and trial motions.
- Participate in pre-trial dispute resolution.
- Try cases with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility over time.
- Collaborate closely with outside counsel on non-California litigation matters.
- Support internal investigations, including conducting and documenting interviews.
- Review and respond to third-party subpoenas and records requests.
- Provide internal advice and counseling across a broad spectrum of legal issues.
- Respond to government inquiries and demand letters.
- Stay updated on relevant industry and litigation-related laws to ensure the provision of excellent legal advice.
- Develop processes and procedures to increase efficiencies, manage and leverage data, and support a growing legal department.
- Occasional travel involved.

Education and Experience Information:
- 2-5 years of litigation experience.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- California Bar admission in good standing (bar admission in additional states is a plus).

Key Qualifications:
- Ability to learn quickly and manage shifting priorities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset to work independently with little guidance, using good judgment to escalate issues when needed.
- Dedication to exceptional client service.
- Ability to operate as a team player and effectively work with and manage legal staff and business clients cooperatively and efficiently.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Sound and practical business judgment and common sense.
- A sense of humor and an upbeat, can-do attitude, in keeping with the company’s "Own It!" philosophy.
- Passion for being a lawyer.

Salary Information:
- The good faith estimated range of pay for this position is $115,000 - $165,000, depending on factors such as experience and skill.
- There is a target discretionary incentive bonus of 20%.

Additional Information:
- The company offers a variety of benefits and perks to empower employees, including medical/dental vision, retirement and savings plans, short- and long-term disability, life insurance options, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible work schedules, San Francisco commuter benefits, company outings, and dining discounts.
- The company is an equal opportunity employer.