Senior Attorney

A law firm in East Palo Alto is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong academic background, exceptional communication and drafting skills, and a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting. The Senior Attorney will primarily focus on reviewing and drafting various legal documents, communicating with clients and legal professionals, and managing projects with attention to detail.

Job Details:

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

Experience:

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

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active and in-good-standing membership with the state Bar association.
• Proven experience in legal research, writing, and case management.
• Strong knowledge of health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation laws.

Certifications:

State Bar admission.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal drafting and research skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Proficient in meeting deadlines and exceeding 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.