General Liability Associate — California Litigation & Depositions

The Agency Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestigious national firm in San Francisco seeks a general liability associate to manage a litigation caseload and handle depositions. The role requires CA admission, JD, and 2+ years in general liability or construction defect.

You will conduct depositions, prepare witnesses for deposition and trial, review discovery, and file court documents. Independent, organized professionals with strong research and writing skills are desired.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Ability to practice law in California.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Experience leading plaintiff and expert depositions.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Capable of independent work and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Handle local and national accounts throughout California.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Conduct depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests.
• Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings.
• Prepare court filings and service to counsel; experience with e-filing.
• Trial preparation and support.
• Maintain accurate time records.

Skills

Independent work

Research & writing

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Organization

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Prestigious national firm in San Francisco seeks a general liability associate to manage a litigation caseload and handle depositions. The role requires CA admission, JD, and 2+ years in general liability or construction defect.

You will conduct depositions, prepare witnesses for deposition and trial, review discovery, and file court documents. Independent, organized professionals with strong research and writing skills are desired.