Attorney

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Reimbursement for MCLE, including travel seminars and conferences

401K plan with discretionary matching policy

Job summary

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP, a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ class action litigation firm, is seeking an associate with 2-5 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and analytical skills and will thrive in a collaborative environment.

As part of a dynamic team committed to fighting for consumers against corporate abuse, you will engage in meaningful cases and develop your own legal expertise. Competitive salary, benefits, and a culture of inclusion are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ litigation experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Experience taking depositions and being in court.
• Ability to work well with diverse teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions.
• Go to trial and argue appeals.
• Attend settlement conferences.
• Develop your own practice and expertise.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Litigation experience

Experience with complex discovery and ESI

Job description

Overview

Nationally recognized plaintiffs’ class action litigation firm seeks associate (2-5 years’ experience).

Qualifications

• Are smart, engaging, public-spirited, and believe in doing what’s right;
• Work well with diverse teams and also individually;
• Have or want to develop strong leadership skills;
• Have 2-5 years’ litigation experience (plaintiff or defense);
• Have strong writing and analytical skills;
• Have taken depositions and been in court;
• Have managed complex discovery and ESI.

Responsibilities

Then we want to meet you!

This is an exciting opportunity to practice law in the company of some of the most well-regarded attorneys in the country.

On our team, you will take a stand against corporations that abuse their market power and harm consumers, and Big Law refugees are welcome.

The firm has the resources and expertise to stand up to the largest corporations in the world.

The firm handles “once in a lifetime” cases on a routine basis.

The cases we work on make a difference to thousands, if not millions of everyday people.

A flat organizational structure ensures that you will draft and argue motions, go to trial, argue appeals and attend settlement conferences.

You will be able to work on cases that matter to you, including pro bono matters.

You will be encouraged to develop your own practice and expertise.

Compensation and Benefits

• A competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Reimbursement for MCLE, including travel seminars and conferences.
• 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy.

About the Firm & Diversity

• We: Work as a team--everyone fighting together for the underdog.
• Have 50 years of success in cases involving justice for all.
• Are an exceptional law practice with nationally acclaimed attorneys.
• Use innovative approaches to litigate complex matters.
• Seek to hire lawyers and staff from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the legal workforce.
• Are committed to building a diverse and inclusive law firm, striving daily to foster a culture of inclusion and respect, because we believe employees with varied experiences and insights contribute to our offices’ richness and vibrancy.
• Are committed to promoting women and people of color to leadership roles inside and outside the firm.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, along with a resume and a recent writing sample of ten pages or less (excerpts are fine).