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Associate Attorney - Trial and Litigation

Top Ranked by BCG

Type Full-Time

Location California - Oakland

Job ID 5XA7405761

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 - Max. 7 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Government / Public LawLitigation - Civil RightsGovernment - GeneralMunicipal Law - Litigation - Plaintiffs

2026-02-01 22:40:47

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney with three to seven years of litigation experience to join its Trial and Litigation Practice Group in Oakland, California. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team environment, engaging in complex litigation matters involving constitutional law, civil rights, and eminent domain, among others.

Duties

  • Develop and implement litigation strategies in complex cases.
  • Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, and trial.
  • Present constitutional arguments clearly and persuasively.
  • Handle litigation involving public entities, including cities and counties.
  • Conduct electronic discovery and manage law and motion practice.

Requirements

  • Three to seven years of litigation experience.
  • Experience with public entity clients and government claims procedures.
  • Proficiency in state and federal court litigation.

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

  • Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

  • Strong strategic decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with work-from-home opportunities.
  • Competitive health insurance benefits.
  • 401(k) with partial match and profit-sharing.
  • Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.

Formed in 1986, the firm has offices across California and specializes in more than 20 complex fields of law including crisis management, eminent domain, environmental law, climate change, workplace investigations, water law, transportation, and several other areas. For the past 30 years, the firm has grown throughout the state with more than 130 attorneys and staff. Attracting diversity to the firm, to the legal profession, and to the communities helps provide clients with the most effective and efficient legal services. Besides offering a competitive salary with a benefits plan that includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and retirement savings plans, the firm also promotes a working environment that encourages and supports integrity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment. Committed to supporting the communities, the firm partners with a wide range of organizations to meet the shared goal of making the world a better place for everyone and sponsors a broad range of activities with diverse bar associations, law student organizations, alumni associations, youth groups, and clients. This firm is well known in the legal community and has earned numerous awards and honors for professional achievements and activities.

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