Civil Litigation Attorney

Weingart Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil litigation defense firm in San Francisco seeks ambitious attorneys with 5-7 years of experience in various litigation fields. This role offers opportunities for fast track partnership and consideration for part-time or contract positions. Successful candidates will ideally possess significant trial experience and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of litigation experience in personal injury or public entity tort.
• Experience with motion writing and depositions.
• Background in defense of public entities is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Handle independent cases from inception to resolution.
• Draft motions including demurrers and motions to dismiss.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Independent case handling

Motion writing

Taking depositions

Defending depositions

Job description

Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP is a growing civil litigation defense firm in need of ambitious attorneys with 5-7 years or more of litigation experience in personal injury, public entity tort, employment or police civil rights. Applicants must have experience with independent case handling, motion writing and taking and defending depositions. Attorneys with litigation backgrounds in defense of public entities, or experience as district attorneys or criminal defense would be a bonus. Experienced applicants will be considered for a fast track to partnership. We will also consider experienced applicants who are interested in part time or contract work. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (preferably from a dispositive motion such as a demurrer, motion to dismiss, or motion for summary judgment).