Associate Attorney

Messner Reeves LLP; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Messner Reeves LLP, a full‑service business law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney in California. The role requires 3–5 years in litigation and strong discovery experience, including depositions, with a focus on deadlines and client service.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and excellent written and oral advocacy.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of litigation experience.
• Extensive discovery experience, including written discovery and depositions.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deadline-driven

Client relations

Research & writing

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Licensed to Practice Law in California

Job description

Messner Reeves LLP, a full‑service business law firm with ten offices nationwide, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney.

This position is for you if you thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and can handle multiple competing priorities.

Practice areas: General Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Premises Liability, and Product Liability.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in litigation.
• Extensive experience in all discovery phases, including written discovery and depositions of parties and experts.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and impeccable communication skills.
• Process‑oriented mindset with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to foster strong relationships with potential clients while maintaining excellent services for existing clients.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt, multitask, and work independently.
• Detail‑oriented, disciplined, and highly organized.
• Licensed to Practice Law in California.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Short and Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Referral program