Senior Associate Attorney

A law firm in Emeryville, CA, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 7+ years of litigation, arbitration, and/or insurance/reinsurance experience. The candidate will handle coverage and defense matters, litigation, and arbitration, conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda and other litigation-related documents, and providing high-quality legal advice. They will manage cases efficiently, participate in court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations, and collaborate with a top-tier legal team.

Duties:

• Handle coverage and defense matters, litigation, and arbitration
• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda and litigation-related documents
• Provide high-quality legal advice and strategies
• Prepare and manage cases, participate in court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations
• Manage multiple cases efficiently with a keen eye for detail and superior organizational skills
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and court proceedings
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from a top-tier accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Exceptional legal research, writing, communication, analytical, time management, organizational, and verbal skills
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Admissions to additional state bars are a plus but not mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Education:

Juris Doctorate (JD) from a top-tier accredited law school

Certifications:

Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California

Skills:

• Litigation, arbitration, and insurance/reinsurance experience
• Legal research and writing
• Case management
• Courtroom proceedings
• Communication and analytical skills
• Time management and organization
• Collaboration and teamwork

With nearly nine decades of experience, this company is a trusted legal services provider in New York City, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco, and Houston. This company's team has edge-cutting knowledge across many law areas, yet it is also well known for its insurance and reinsurance practices. This company has maintained professional excellence and successful performance by nurturing a supportive workplace culture built upon teamwork and camaraderie. In addition to offering excellent opportunities for professional growth, this company advocates for open-minded and diverse ways of thinking and opposes discrimination.