Litigation Associate

Staffing Technologies; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A national plaintiff’s law firm is looking for a committed Litigation Associate to support their growing clientele in Emeryville, CA. This mid-senior level role requires a J.D. from an ABA accredited institution and admission to the California bar. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of civil litigation experience, strong legal research skills, and a commitment to plaintiff work. The firm offers mentorship and opportunities for trial experience in asbestos litigation, while providing generous benefits and compensation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Civil Litigation Experience.
• Strong academic record.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Support growing clientele in asbestos litigation.
• Manage discovery, take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions, prepare cases for trial.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited institution

Admission to California bar or eligibility for reciprocity

Job description

Litigation Associate

Job Type: Onsite

Position type: Full Time – Direct Hire

Details:

• California State Bar License
• 2+ years of Civil Litigation Experience
• Targeting experience in the following practice areas: Toxic Tort, Medical Malpractice, Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
• A candidate with substantive experience with Insurance Defense is a hard NO

Litigation Associate – Public Advocacy with Corporate Perks

• A national plaintiff’s law firm with a focus on public advocacy has partnered with Staffing Technologies in their search for a committed Litigation Associate to support their growing clientele. With over 75 attorneys nationwide, this firm provides you with the opportunity to realize a robust benefits and compensation offering while remaining dedicated to victim’s rights.
• If you have experience representing the plaintiff in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, or Toxic Tort litigation then we’d love to hear from you!
• 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 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 AND 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

San Francisco, CA $260,000.00-$420,000.00