Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm based in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of practice in the field. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in handling a diverse range of litigation cases, including product liability, financial services litigation, consumer arbitrations, appeals, and data privacy. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, cutting-edge legal issues and participate in all phases of case development, including trial.

Duties:

• Conduct extensive legal research and analysis to support case strategy and development.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts.
• Take and defend depositions and represent clients in law and motion proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client interactions.
• Manage cases from inception, ensuring all deadlines and requirements are met.
• Attend court hearings, mediation, and settlement negotiations as needed.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on litigation matters.
• Maintain accurate and organized case records and documentation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong academic credentials, with a focus on legal research and writing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for client interactions and team collaboration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.
• Client-focused attitude and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Comprehensive understanding of litigation procedures and legal principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Confidence in taking and defending depositions.
• Capability to run cases independently and handle all aspects of case development.

The Bay Area law practice was launched four years ago. Practice areas are broad in scope. A few of their practice disciplines consist of appellate, intellectual property, commercial-class action litigation, environmental, and labor-employment. The Northern California office employs forty-one practiced attorneys. They endorse many community service organizations such as Compass Community Services, and The Point Foundations. Attorneys were recognized in top law publications.