Litigation Associate

Saicon; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon in Emeryville, CA is seeking an associate to focus on asbestos litigation, with mentorship to become an expert in this niche. You will conduct case investigations, manage discovery, and handle depositions, briefs, and motions, preparing cases for trial.

The successful candidate will contribute to trial work as a second or third chair, with potential to lead as experience grows, while maintaining a strong client-centric approach and teamwork.

Qualifications

• This role requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and CA bar eligibility.
• Strong academic record and outstanding legal writing and research skills.
• Ability to cultivate client relationships and travel frequently.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team under deadlines.
• Commitment to plaintiff work and complex asbestos litigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case investigations and manage discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and draft pleadings and motions.
• Review documents and prepare cases for trial.
• Argue motions and participate in trial preparation and strategy.
• Serve as second or third chair during trials with potential to lead.

Skills

California Bar

Civil Litigation

Toxic Tort

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury

Wrongful Death

Trial Experience

Judicial Clerkship

Education

J.D. degree

CA Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

As an associate in the Emeryville, CA office, you will learn all aspects of asbestos litigation and have the support and mentorship to become an expert in this focus area. A successful candidate should be a quick study as you will need to become familiar with various sources of asbestos exposure and the basic medical terminology associated with mesothelioma. You will be responsible for case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial. The Portland office has a collegial atmosphere, and you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by experienced, successful trial attorneys. The successful candidate will serve as a second or third chair during trials with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited institution and admission to California bar, or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to plaintiff work.

Preferred Experience:

• This position is open to experienced associates & recent graduates. Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience. Recent graduates ideally have a hard-working, driven attitude with an aptitude for legal research and writing. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Please submit a writing sample with your resume. We would like to see original work (a brief or memo) that demonstrates your aptitude in legal research and analysis.

Primary Skills:

• California State Bar License
• 2+ years of Civil Litigation Experience, but we can consider recently barred talent
• Targeting experience in the following practice areas: Toxic Tort, Medical Mal Practice, Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
• A candidate with substantive experience with Insurance Defense is a hard NO
• Mission driven/victim-centric mentality
• Judicial clerk / internships highly preferred for junior profiles