Senior Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a highly experienced Senior Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of litigation experience, specializing in health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional drafting and communication skills, a strong academic background from a nationally recognized school, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Job Details:

• Review and draft discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.
• Demonstrate strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills, working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess transferable skills and a robust academic background from nationally recognized schools.
• Exhibit strong project management skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and respond to correspondence promptly and efficiently.
• Provide timely, accurate, and high-quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines, exceed expectations, and perform all work duties as required.
• Undertake any other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
• State and federal court experience is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in drafting litigation documents, including motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions.
• Specialization in health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar in which the candidate is practicing.
• Strong academic background from a nationally recognized school.

Skills:

• Excellent drafting skills for legal documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Efficient and responsive communication with clients and colleagues.
• Deadline-oriented with the ability to exceed expectations.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.