Dispute Resolution Attorney

Withers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a candidate for a Dispute Resolution role in San Francisco. The successful applicant will handle all phases of litigation and arbitration, oversee insurance claims, and manage legal documentation. Strong academic credentials and relevant experience (7-10 years) in a law firm's litigation group are required, along with California Bar membership. This position offers an expected salary range of $200,000 to $212,000 and emphasizes collaboration and integrity.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience practicing in a law firm's litigation group.
• Experience with handling court proceedings and depositions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of litigation and arbitration, especially in commercial matters.
• Manage state and federal insurance claims during both pre-litigation and litigation phases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda of law.

Skills

Strong academic credentials (J.D. required)

Excellent drafting and writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strong project management

Education

J.D. degree

California Bar membership (in good standing)

Job description

Dispute Resolution Practice

Withers has defended the interests of successful individuals, businesses and brands for many years. With over 180 lawyers across Europe, Asia Pacific, the US and the Caribbean, we have an established international dispute resolution practice acting in complex country‑specific and multi‑jurisdictional cases.

Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: San Francisco

Job Role: Dispute Resolution – Litigation

Role

This role is open to candidates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston.

• Responsibilities will include all phases of litigation and arbitration; especially in commercial, maritime, and transportation matters.
• Oversee and manage state and federal insurance claims for both pre‑litigation and litigation phases; including assessing and preparing claims, and providing advice and recommendations to third‑party administrators.
• Familiarity with reviewing and analyzing contracts/agreements for indemnity obligations.
• Experience with insurance defense litigation, broker liability (including research on trends in case law), FAAAA preemption, and independent contractor issues preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to draft pleadings (complaint and answer), motions, and memoranda of law, including tenders/demands for defense and indemnity.
• Previous experience handling all phases of discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses to discovery requests, and analysis of information produced in discovery.
• Ability to take and defend depositions, handle court appearances, and work collaboratively with team members to develop strategies for each case.
• The role will also involve contributing to the team’s profile and undertaking business development activities to establish, develop, and maintain long‑term relationships—including writing articles/posts, attending events/conferences, and building networks with private wealth contacts/intermediaries, including global and peer firms and counsel.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong academic credentials (J.D. required).
• Between 7 – 10 years of experience practicing in a law firm’s litigation group.
• California Bar membership (in good standing) required.
• Experience with taking and defending depositions and handling court proceedings.
• Excellent drafting, writing, research and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and capability to communicate with defense counsel, both local and across the U.S.
• Exposure to sophisticated disputes and investigations (state and federal).
• Strong project management with an ability to balance a large number of competing priorities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $212,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

About Withers

A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world’s problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there—whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile—focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

The firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the firm. Employment at the firm is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The firm prohibits and will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any of these classifications or characteristics.

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