This position is envisioned to be fully remote because we have outgrown our office space. You must be an attorney, licensed to practice in California, and located within the immediate Bay Area.
Who We Are:
We are an established, stable, AV Rated, 8-attorney civil litigation defense firm in Oakland with an exciting statewide practice in the defense of personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, professional liability, habitability, product liability, construction defect, and others. We have an excellent trial success record, and you would be working with the best in a professional/casual, collegial, and fast-paced environment. We are near Lake Merritt and just a few blocks from the 19th Street BART Station. Regular office hours are M-F, 8:30-5pm.
Who We Seek:
Our firm has an immediate opening for a full-time civil litigation attorney with 3-8 years’ civil litigation experience to join our growing team. The billable hours’ requirement is a minimum of 1,950 per year. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can handle and manage a strong case load through trial, and handle all day-to-day management and reporting of your cases, including depositions, experts, hearings, motion practice, trial prep, etc. A strong understanding of California Code of Civil Procedure as well as state rules is required. Familiarity with federal rules preferred. Westlaw experience a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, opposing counsel, the court, as well as firm colleagues required. Additional qualities we look for also include strong organizational skills, reliable, attention to detail and grammar, and be reasonably tech-savvy with good typing. Experience with Clio Manage a plus. We are cloud based and paperless.
What We Offer:
We offer a wonderful team and a congenial and supportive office environment. Our support paralegals all have over 10 years’ experience. Our competitive compensation package includes a base salary depending on experience along with a generous insurance benefits package that includes 100% firm-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, and eligibility to participate in a 401(k)/Defined Benefit Plan after one year. We also offer year-end bonuses and annual salary reviews in addition to firm-paid MCLE, and State Bar and association dues along with standard paid absences for vacation and sick leave after accrued. We value and invest in our employees. We provide training and guidance for your professional growth, and we all help each other for your success and happiness. We all strive for and encourage a work-life balance.
Interested candidates, please send us your resume with a brief email or cover letter explaining a little about yourself and why you are interested in the position. All responses to this post shall remain confidential. Thank you.
Keywords: Associate, Senior Associate, Attorney, Counsel, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense
