Associate Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid remote/office schedule

Job summary

Jobot in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to manage civil litigation matters from intake to resolution, including research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and client communications. This role operates in a boutique defense firm with a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates hold a CA bar in good standing and have strong civil litigation experience across areas like real estate, construction, and premises liability, with the ability to manage a caseload

Qualifications

• Active CA bar license in good standing.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters from intake to resolution.
• Strong research, drafting, and trial preparation skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently in a boutique setting.

Responsibilities

• Appear in hearings and trials.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations and settlement conferences.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Advise on risk management and strategy to resolve disputes.

Skills

Active CA bar in good standing

Strong litigation skills

Civil practice experience

Independent caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Mid-size boutique defense firm! Hybrid remote/office schedule!

Salary: $120,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us

We are working with an AV-rated civil litigation defense firm that is seeking experienced Associate Attorneys to join the team in Walnut Creek, CA! The firm works in a variety of practice areas including insurance defense, construction defect, premises liability, business litigation, and more.

Why join us

• Hybrid schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package

Job Details

The Associate will manage civil litigation matters from initial intake through resolution, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Appearing in court for hearings and trials
• Taking and defending depositions
• Participating in mediations and settlement conferences
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and experts
• Advising clients on risk management and business counseling issues, analyzing contracts and policies, and helping develop strategies to prevent or mitigate disputes

Qualifications

• Active CA bar license in good standing
• Strong litigation skills, including legal research, motion practice, discovery management, and case strategy development
• Experience or interest in civil practice areas such as real estate, construction, premises liability, personal injury, employment, and business disputes
• Ability to independently manage a caseload
• Prior civil litigation or clerkship experience highly preferred; experience in federal and California state courts is a plus!

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