Life Sciences Of Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Life Sciences Of Counsel in San Francisco, California. This role offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement, providing an excellent opportunity for attorneys with trial experience to develop a book of business in the Life Sciences practice area.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, or other health care cases required.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of California.

Skills

• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and 401(k) match.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

The San Francisco office of this firm is frequently involved in trial work, appeals, and general litigation including concentrations in the following areas: insurance, professional liability, products liability, labor and employment, and construction law. The firm generally hires candidates with the ability to communicate well with the firms clients and attorneys; outstanding academic credentials, while helpful, are not required.