Associate Attorney - Litigation

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP (F3 Law); Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Annual billable hour bonuses

Job summary

F3 Law in Oakland seeks a dedicated Litigation Attorney to join our Oakland office, focusing on representing California public schools and community colleges in complex civil litigation.

The ideal candidate has 6–10+ years of full-spectrum litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, the ability to manage a full caseload independently, and the energy to collaborate with teams. California Bar admission is required; federal court and trial experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience with civil cases from initiation to resolution.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities with deadline-driven approach.
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently and collaborate with others.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research and writing

Independent case management

Team collaboration

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Join F3 Law: Litigation Attorney - Oakland Office

F3 Law provides essential legal support to California's public schools and community colleges, helping them navigate complex legal issues to fulfill their mission of serving students and communities. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced Litigation Attorney in our Oakland office to assist K-12 schools and community colleges in overcoming a wide range of legal challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6-10+ years of litigation experience, ideally encompassing the full spectrum of civil litigation, from initiation to resolution, including drafting and arguing motions (e.g., summary judgment) and taking/defending depositions.
• Skills: Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities, with a detail-oriented and deadline-driven approach.
• Independence: Demonstrated ability to manage a full caseload independently, handling cases from start to finish.
• Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Preferred Experience: Insurance defense and public entity defense experience are beneficial, as is federal court and trial experience (though not required).
• California Bar Admission: Required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Base salary ranges between $160,000 and $195,000, commensurate with experience and practice years.
• Benefits: F3 Law offers a supportive and intellectually engaging work environment, reasonable billable hours, annual billable hour bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

F3 Law is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to reflecting the diversity of California’s six million+ students. We foster an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates diversity in race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, physical and mental ability, and language.