Senior Litigation Attorney

Los Gatos office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks senior litigation attorney with 6-26 years of experience. The candidate will be handling cases from intake through conclusion. It includes: meeting with clients, drafting pleadings, administering depositions, propounding and responding to discovery, conducting research, writing motions, making court appearances, arguing motions, participating in trials, interviewing witnesses, drafting agreements, negotiating settlements, attending mediations, and arbitrations, handling family law cases and other activities requested by the partners. Desire to make court appearances, argue motions and participate in hearings. Courtroom experience preferred. Knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure is essential. Must be a licensed California attorney.

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials. Strong work ethic and reliability are a must. Exemplary client service skills with prompt response levels at all times are essential. Must be detail-oriented with strong drafting and negotiating skills and the ability to communicate legal subject matter to non-attorneys. Should have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, business judgment and strategic legal thinking. Must have ability to manage workflow independently to meet firm deadlines while achieving business and risk management objectives.