Litigation Associate

Beacon Hill; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 119,851; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

LTD/STD

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for their Berkeley, CA office. This role involves investigating new cases, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of litigation experience and strong advocacy skills. The position is hybrid, offering $55-$87/hour for contract work, with benefits if converted to permanent employment. This is an equal opportunity employer advocating for candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably plaintiff-side or complex litigation.
• Strong academic and employment credentials.
• Licensed and in good standing in CA.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and vet potential new cases.
• Review, summarize, and analyze evidence and documents.
• Conduct legal research on facts and regulations for new cases.
• Handle all phases of civil discovery.
• Draft briefs, memoranda, and other legal filings.
• Prepare for hearings, trials, and depositions.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Managing high-volume litigation

Job description

Beacon Hill's client, a national class action and complex litigation law firm, is seeking a temp or temp to hire Litigation Associate Attorney in their Berkeley, CA office. Interested candidates are encouraged to reply to this posting ASAP with an updated resume in Word format. Those selected for next steps in our process will be contacted by a recruiter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $87.00/hr

Role Summary

• Title: Litigation Associate Attorney
• Location: Berkeley, CA 94710 (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote; awaiting confirmation of specific days)
• Practice Area: Class Action / Complex Litigation (plaintiff-side)
• Compensation: Temp - $55-$87/hr DOE / Perm - $115,000 - $180,000 annually DOE
• Benefits if converted: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401K, LTD/STD, and more

Core Responsibilities

• Investigate and vet potential new cases
• Review, summarize, and analyze evidence and documents
• Conduct legal research on facts and regulations for new cases
• Handle all phases of civil discovery (drafting, meet-and-confers, depositions)
• Draft briefs, memoranda, and other legal filings
• Prepare for hearings, trials, and depositions
• Work with and prepare expert witnesses

Qualifications

• Strong academic and employment credentials (federal clerkship experience a plus)
• 2+ years of litigation experience (plaintiff-side or complex litigation preferred)
• Excellent drafting, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Able to manage high-volume, fast-paced litigation work
• Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in CA

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services