Associate Attorney 13 Years Preferred

Ongaro PC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Ongaro PC is seeking junior and mid-level associates to join its sophisticated litigation practice in San Francisco, with emphasis on warranty work. The successful candidate will gain valuable trial experience and become part of a top-ranked trial firm.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and proven analytic ability. Local candidates are preferred, but exceptional remote candidates may be considered, provided they are licensed in California.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Include law school transcript and writing sample with application.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and write memoranda.
• Draft complex case evaluations and prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct, propound and respond to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions).
• Work with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts or before government agencies.
• Prepare and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment/adjudication.
• Prepare for and defend lay and expert witness depositions.
• Manage case development and investigation, including reporting regularly to partners overseeing cases and clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent written ability

Analytical ability

Strong communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Time-management skills

Client service mindset

Research and memo writing

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

e-discovery tools

Case management software

Data/document management

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

San Francisco-based firm is seeking junior and mid-level associates to join our sophisticated litigation practice, with an emphasis on warranty work. We try cases, and the successful candidate will gain valuable trial experience and become part of a top-ranked trial firm. Candidates should have 1-3 years of litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and proven analytic ability. Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients, and are key members of our team.

This position will handle a variety of cases in courts and other tribunals throughout the United States but primarily in California. While local candidates are preferred, we may accommodate remote work for exceptional candidates. However, you must be licensed to practice law in California.

Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals
• Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
• Drafting complex case evaluations and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Conducting, propounding and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
• Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel
• Represent clients in state and federal courts or before government agencies.
• Prepare and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment/adjudication.
• Prepare for and defend lay and expert witness depositions
• Manage case development and investigation, including reporting regularly to partners overseeing cases and clients.

Pursuant with California law, the salary range for this position will be $130,000 - $160,000 based on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

• Has exceptional writing and analytical skills, and can effectively communicate research into meaningful written work product.
• Is dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic.
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts.
• Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients.
• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration.

Technical skills:

• 1-3 years of litigation experience is preferred.
• Strong writing and case management skills, level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills are required.
• Savvy with e-discovery, data/document management applications, and related technologies.
• Previous law firm experience is preferred.

Other requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing.
• Must include a law school transcript and writing sample with application.

We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.