Hybrid Associate Attorney for Construction & Liability

MG+M The Law Firm; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and firm holidays

Job summary

MG+M The Law Firm is seeking Associate Attorneys to join our growing litigation team across California offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Walnut Creek. We seek attorneys with a minimum of three years of defense litigation experience in Construction Defect, General Liability, Product Liability, or related civil matters.

MG+M focuses on complex civil litigation including toxic tort, product liability, construction defect, and commercial matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and California bar in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of defense litigation experience in Construction Defect, General Liability, Product Liability, or related civil litigation.
• Ability to manage a full litigation docket and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research, writing skills and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle local and national accounts throughout California.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests and responses.
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and other filings.
• Take lead roles in plaintiff and expert witness depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and team members to develop case strategy.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing and time records.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organization & communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

MG+M The Law Firm is seeking Associate Attorneys to join our growing litigation team across California offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Walnut Creek. We seek attorneys with a minimum of three years of defense litigation experience in Construction Defect, General Liability, Product Liability, or related civil matters.

MG+M focuses on complex civil litigation including toxic tort, product liability, construction defect, and commercial matters.