Litigation Associate

Best Best & Krieger LLP; United States; On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Best & Krieger LLP in the United States seeks a Litigation Associate with a minimum of five years of experience to handle public entity matters and complex civil litigation.

The role requires admission to the California bar, strong writing and analytical skills, and success in depositions and dispositive motions. The firm emphasizes client service and professional culture across offices in CA, OR, WA, and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience.
• Public entity litigation experience preferred.
• California bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters from pleadings to dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions, and manage discovery.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and briefs.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Legal writing

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Litigation Associate # Litigation Associate## OverviewCategoryAttorney## DescriptionBest Best & Krieger LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on delivering effective and client-service oriented solutions to complex legal issues facing public agencies, businesses and individuals across the U.S. BBK is proud to trace the firm's success back to the groundwork of professionalism and community service laid by its founders 135 years ago. Today, with nearly 250 attorneys in offices throughout California and in Oregon and Washington, D.C., we efficiently and meaningfully assist our clients with complex, multi-disciplinary issues and provide creative solutions.At BBK, we place a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to culture, community and equal opportunity. We are proud of our workplace culture, where we respect and value our colleagues for their unique perspectives and experiences.## QualificationsWe have an immediate opening for an associate with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience. Experience with public entity litigation is preferred. In addition to having strong academic credentials, the ideal candidate will take initiative in the handling of cases and will have excellent writing and analytical skills as well as experience taking and defending depositions and drafting dispositive motions. Candidates must be admitted to practice in California.The reasonably expected pay scale for this position seeking an associate with 5 or more years of experience is $137,000 - $185,000. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.Read more about BBK's Work from Anywhere policy: https://bbklaw.com/working-at-bbk**Best Best & Krieger is an equal opportunity employer.**