Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation)

Silverspace Inc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Silverspace Inc. is seeking an Associate Attorney in California to join its litigation team in a hybrid role.

The position focuses on General Liability, Construction Defect, Personal Injury, Insurance defense, Toxic Tort, Asbestos, and Silica matters, offering substantial courtroom exposure and client advocacy. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent advocacy abilities, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while balancing in-office and remote components

Qualifications

• Active California bar membership is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent advocacy and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across general liability, construction defect, personal injury, and related defense matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and settlement documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Prepare clients for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trial.
• Develop litigation strategies and maintain communication with clients, insurers and stakeholders.
• Represent clients in state and federal court appearances and trials.

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal research

Deposition experience

Case management

Negotiation

Job description

Salary: Up to $200,000 annually + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

Position Overview

A leading national litigation firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join its California team. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to handle a diverse litigation practice, including General Liability, Construction Defect, Personal Injury, Insurance defense, Toxic Tort, Asbestos, and Silica matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent advocacy abilities, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of General Liability, Construction Defect, Personal Injury, Insurance defense, Toxic Tort, Asbestos, and Silica litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex liability, construction, and toxic tort issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
• Develop litigation strategies while maintaining regular communication with clients, insurers, and other stakeholders.
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trials in state and federal courts.
• Assist with all phases of trial preparation, including drafting trial briefs, preparing jury instructions, organizing exhibits, and witness preparation.
• Collaborate with partners, attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure efficient case management.
• Advise clients on litigation risk management, regulatory compliance, and liability prevention strategies.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and billing records in accordance with firm and client guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong litigation, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following practice areas:

• General Liability
• Toxic Tort
• Insurance defense experience is highly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, case management, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Performance bonus
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

This role is ideal for attorneys looking to build or expand their litigation practice across multiple complex civil defense areas while working with an experienced and highly regarded legal team.