Associate Attorney

W3Global; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global's sophisticated litigation practice in Oakland seeks an attorney with exceptional writing and strong academic credentials to join a fast-paced nationwide practice. You will handle complex insurance coverage matters for major carriers in state and federal courts, overseeing case development through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, bar admission, and 2+ years of litigation experience (5–20 years preferred); willingness to work in person to

Qualifications

• JD required with strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex matters in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance coverage litigation from case development through trial and appeal.
• Research and analyze complex legal and coverage issues.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Work on matters involving state and federal courts, including appellate proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on complex, high-value cases.
• Contribute to case strategy, legal research, and effective client outcomes.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

In-person collaboration

Litigation experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Position Overview

A sophisticated litigation practice is seeking an attorney with excellent writing skills and strong academic credentials to join its fast-paced, collaborative national practice. The attorney will handle complex, high-stakes insurance coverage matters for major insurance carriers in state and federal courts nationwide, including trial and appellate proceedings.

Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated insurance coverage litigation from case development through trial and appeal.
• Research and analyze complex legal and coverage issues.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Work on matters involving state and federal courts, including appellate proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on complex, high-value cases.
• Contribute to case strategy, legal research, and effective client outcomes.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active license to practice law and eligibility to practice in relevant jurisdictions.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience; 5-20 years preferred.
• Experience with insurance coverage litigation is highly desirable.
• Ability and willingness to work primarily in person to support collaboration, mentoring, communication, and teamwork.

Ideal Candidate

A driven attorney who wants to develop into an outstanding litigator while working on sophisticated, cutting-edge, and high-stakes insurance coverage matters for national clients.