Commercial Litigation Senior Associate or Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate or Senior Counsel in Oakland, California. The role requires either six or ten years of relevant litigation experience, a strong command of courtroom practice, and an active California bar license. Candidates must possess exceptional judgment and the ability to manage multiple projects. The firm offers competitive compensation ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 based on qualifications and experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience for Senior Associate.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience for Senior Counsel.
• Familiarity with automotive cases is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct factual investigations and discovery.
• Prepare pleadings, depositions, and motions.
• Negotiate settlements and communicate with clients.
• Serve as the firm’s presence in hearings and conferences.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Courtroom practice

Factual investigations

Discovery procedures

Settlement negotiations

Education

Active California bar license

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

We have an immediate opening in our Los Angeles or Oakland offices for a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate or Senior Counsel. Senior Associate candidates must have a minimum of six years of relevant experience. Senior Counsel candidates must have a minimum of ten years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with all phases of complex commercial litigation including, but not limited to, experience conducting factual investigations and discovery, preparing pleadings, depositions, motions practice, settlement negotiations, and communicating with clients. Experience in administrative matters and arbitrations is beneficial. The candidate should have a strong command of courtroom practice and are fully capable of serving as the firm’s presence for hearings, conferences, and procedural matters in both state and federal courts. Familiarity with automotive cases is a plus but not required. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation business unit.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates must have an active California bar license and be admitted to appear before various CA state and federal courts with related experience. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. We are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California only is $200,000 to $300,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com.