Litigation Associate: Enviro/Products Liability (Hybrid)

DLA Piper LLP; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP seeks an associate to join its Litigation practice in California. This position is open to CA-admitted lawyers and requires 4–5 years of experience in environmental and/or products liability litigation with state court exposure.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting briefs and motions, managing complex matters, and maintaining strong client relationships while collaborating with colleagues across the firm. Prior law firm or agency experience is valued.

Qualifications

• JD required and California Bar admission.
• California state court experience.
• 4–5 years of experience in environmental and/or products liability litigation.
• Prior law firm or agency experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to support case preparation.
• Draft briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist/manage complex cases from inception to resolution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; respond promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with lawyers and staff to develop innovative strategies.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials; support negotiations and closings.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Judgment

Organization

Management skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in California

Job description

DLA Piper LLP seeks an associate to join its Litigation practice in California. This position is open to CA-admitted lawyers and requires 4–5 years of experience in environmental and/or products liability litigation with state court exposure.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting briefs and motions, managing complex matters, and maintaining strong client relationships while collaborating with colleagues across the firm. Prior law firm or agency experience is valued.