Attorney | Construction | Hybrid | 149164 | Oakland, CA

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability protection

Retirement plan participation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional expense support

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC is assisting a California legal practice in Oakland to identify an accomplished litigation attorney. The role emphasizes handling challenging civil disputes, exercising sound legal judgment, and driving cases forward.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of substantial civil litigation experience, with familiarity in construction disputes; insurance defense experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–7 years of meaningful civil litigation work.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written advocacy capabilities.
• Practical experience with depositions, court motions, and discovery.
• Ability to make informed decisions and manage demanding assignments.
• Professional communication skills and a self-directed working style.
• Availability for in-person work in Oakland as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare persuasive court filings and legal arguments.
• Oversee discovery proceedings and the exchange of case materials.
• Conduct witness examinations under oath.
• Present arguments during court hearings.
• Shape case strategy and coordinate important litigation activities.
• Assist with settlement proceedings, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain direct communication with clients.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Court motions

Legal research

Written advocacy

Job description

An established California legal practice is looking to add an accomplished litigation attorney to its Oakland team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling challenging disputes, exercising sound legal judgment, and playing an active role in moving cases forward.

Applicants should bring approximately 5–7 years of substantial civil litigation experience. Familiarity with construction disputes is an advantage, although attorneys from other substantive litigation practices are welcome to apply. Insurance defense-only experience will not meet the position’s needs.

What You’ll Handle

• Prepare persuasive court filings and legal arguments.
• Oversee discovery proceedings and the exchange of case materials.
• Conduct witness examinations under oath.
• Present arguments during court hearings.
• Shape case strategy and coordinate important litigation activities.
• Assist with settlement proceedings, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain direct communication with clients.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 5–7 years of meaningful civil litigation work.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written advocacy capabilities.
• Practical experience with depositions, court motions, and discovery.
• Ability to make informed decisions and manage demanding assignments.
• Professional communication skills and a self-directed working style.
• Availability for in-person work in Oakland as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• The position offers a base salary of $200,000–$250,000, together with a productivity-based bonus program and employer-sponsored benefits.
• The annual billable target is 1,850 hours, with up to 100 hours available as credit for qualifying marketing and business development activities.
• Benefits include health coverage, disability protection, retirement plan participation, paid holidays, parental leave, and professional expense support.

Why This Role?

Join a team where attorneys are entrusted with substantive work, supported by experienced colleagues, and offered opportunities for continued advancement, including potential partnership.

Salary Range: $200,000–$250,000

Reference: 149164