Litigation Associate

Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated associate attorney to join its Public Entity practice group. This role involves representing public entities in various lawsuits, requiring strong litigation skills and a passion for public entity law. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, excellent legal writing abilities, and a desire to grow professionally in a supportive environment. With a collegial atmosphere and opportunities for advancement, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in their legal career.

Benefits

Remote work options

Opportunities for advancement

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience with responsibility for pre-trial discovery.
• Strong legal writing and research skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent public entities in lawsuits in state and federal court.
• Develop litigation strategy and conduct discovery, including depositions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research skills

Trial skills

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA approved law school

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth LLP, a firm specializing in defending public entities, is seeking an associate attorney to join its in its Public Entity practice group.

As an associate in our Public Entity practice group, you will represent mostly public entities, such as municipalities, school districts, public transportation districts, park and recreation districts, and water districts, in a variety of lawsuits in state and federal court arising from dangerous condition of public property, inverse condemnation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and constitutional violations under the United States and California Constitutions. You will be involved in cases from their initial filing through resolution, trial, or appeal, including developing litigation strategy, conducting discovery (including taking and defending depositions), interacting and communicating directly with clients, writing, and arguing dispositive motions, and participating at trial.

Public entity litigation experience (either in a public agency or private firm) preferred. Prior experience with the California Government Tort Claims Act, defending public entities, or experience in federal court is helpful, but not essential. Rather, we seek an associate who is eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term personal and professional growth as a trial attorney in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

An attorney who will be successful in this position has:

• Three to five years of litigation experience with progressive responsibility for all aspects of pre-trial discovery, including taking and defending depositions, as well as preparing persuasive dispositive motions;
• A curiosity to learn and practice public entity law;
• Strong legal writing and researching skills;
• An interest in developing trial skills and to try cases;
• A desire to develop business and contribute to the growth of the firm;
• Outstanding academic credentials from an ABA approved law school; and
• An active license with the California State Bar.

We offer a collegial atmosphere, a casual work environment with remote work options, opportunities for advancement, competitive salary, benefits, and a professional home from which to develop your career and future.

• To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (preferably from a dispositive motion such as a demurrer, motion to dismiss, or motion for summary judgment).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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