Litigation Associate

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP in Oakland, CA seeks a Post-Bar Law Clerk or Associate Attorney with up to 5 years of litigation experience to join our growing Litigation practice. This role offers a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days in-office per week.

Responsibilities include assisting partners, conducting research, drafting pleadings, managing deadlines, and participating in depositions and trials. Bar admission is required or pending post-bar status.

Qualifikationen

• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the State Bar (or pending post-bar status).
• Experience: 1 to 5 years of experience in civil litigation. Experience involving public agencies, government tort liability, civil rights, constitutional law, personal injury, or complex civil matters is strongly preferred.
• Skills & Mindset: Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Self-starter mentality with a strong work ethic and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and team-oriented collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Support partners and senior attorneys across all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft clear, persuasive legal memoranda and pleadings.
• Manage case deadlines and ensure full compliance with procedural rules and court standards.
• Participate actively in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial proceedings.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days/week in-office)

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Firm

We are a full-service law firm with deep expertise in litigation, providing high-quality legal services to public agencies, private entities, and individuals. Our firm offers a collaborative environment where emerging attorneys work alongside seasoned practitioners to deliver effective, strategic representation. We support integrity, diversity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment for every member of our team.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Post-Bar Law Clerk or Associate Attorney with up to 5 years of litigation experience to join our growing Litigation practice group. This position operates on a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support partners and senior attorneys across all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft clear, persuasive legal memoranda and pleadings.

• Manage case deadlines and ensure full compliance with procedural rules and court standards.

• Participate actively in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial proceedings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the State Bar (or pending post-bar status).

• Experience: 1 to 5 years of experience in civil litigation. Experience involving public agencies, government tort liability, civil rights, constitutional law, personal injury, or complex civil matters is strongly preferred.

• Skills & Mindset:

  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

  • Self-starter mentality with a strong work ethic and high attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication and team-oriented collaboration skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: Competitive (commensurate with years of practice, experience, and qualifications).

• Bonuses: Annual performance-based and billable hours bonuses.

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid office model with reasonable billable hours expectations.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.

  • 401(k) retirement plan with partial firm matching.

  • Professional development support and clear pathways for career advancement.