Hybrid Litigation Defense Attorney — San Francisco

Career Developers; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Developers Inc. is seeking a Litigation Defense Attorney for a hybrid role in San Francisco, CA.

The candidate must be admitted to the California bar and bring at least four years of litigation experience, with preference for labor & employment, professional liability, or commercial litigation. The role involves managing a full litigation docket, drafting motions and briefs, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in California is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, and/or Commercial Litigation preferred.
• Experience handling legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and other professional liability matters is highly preferred.
• Excellent written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare motions, briefs, and other substantive pleadings.
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and oral arguments.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic case updates.
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex matters.
• Assist with all aspects of litigation strategy and case management.

Skills

California Bar Admission

Litigation experience

Labor & Employment experience

Professional Liability experience

Commercial Litigation experience

Oral advocacy skills

Job description

Career Developers Inc. is seeking a Litigation Defense Attorney for a hybrid role in San Francisco, CA.

The candidate must be admitted to the California bar and bring at least four years of litigation experience, with preference for labor & employment, professional liability, or commercial litigation. The role involves managing a full litigation docket, drafting motions and briefs, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court.