Attorney (Complex Litigation) (Mid- Senior Level)

Viper Staffing Services L.L.C.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Viper Staffing Services L.L.C. in San Francisco, CA seeks a mid- to senior-level Attorney specializing in complex litigation. You will manage matters from initial research through trial preparation and provide clear legal counsel to clients.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant law firm experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to handle varied litigation needs across multiple practice areas. Onsite in San Francisco with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required and active California license.
• 5+ years of complex litigation experience in a law firm.
• Strong research, writing, drafting, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage general and complex litigation matters from research through trial preparation.
• Conduct legal and statutory research using LexisNexis and Westlaw; analyze procedural law.
• Draft contracts, pleadings, motions and other legal documents; support trial preparation and depositions.
• Communicate with clients, negotiate resolutions and provide advocacy throughout case proceedings.
• Coordinate case management and administrative tasks across diverse practice areas.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting motions

Negotiation

Client communication

Litigation management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Attorney (Complex Litigation) (Mid- Senior Level)

• Legal

(Hiring) Attorney (Complex Litigation) (Mid- Senior Level)(San Francisco, CA)(Onsite)

(Mid-Level-Senior Level)
(Licensed in California)
(5-10+ years of relevant law firm experience)

Job Overview

We are seeking a mid- to senior-level Attorney specializing in complex litigation. You will manage matters from initial research through trial preparation, provide clear legal counsel, and advocate effectively for clients. The role calls for strong judgment, precise legal writing, and the ability to handle varied litigation needs. Your impact: Thorough case strategy and preparation help clients make informed decisions and pursue their legal interests effectively.

Duties

• Manage general and commercial litigation, including personal injury and employment law matters.
• Conduct legal and statutory research using LexisNexis and Westlaw; analyze procedural law and relevant regulations.
• Draft contracts, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents; support trial preparation and conduct court depositions.
• Communicate with clients, negotiate resolutions, and provide legal advocacy throughout case proceedings.
• Coordinate legal case management and administrative work, collaborating on matters that may involve estate planning, environmental, immigration, landlord-tenant, family, securities, workers’ compensation, tribal, or patent law.

Experience

• Mid- to senior-level litigation experience, including law office experience and demonstrated legal case management.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, motion preparation, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Experience with personal injury cases and employment law cases is relevant; familiarity with the practice areas listed above is an asset.
• Ability to manage complex matters, apply procedural law knowledge, and prepare clear, persuasive legal arguments.