Litigation Associate – Northern California

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 158,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

401(k) with partial match

Bonuses based on discretionary andbill

Job summary

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP in Northern California is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its expanding team. The role focuses on drafting pleadings and discovery, taking depositions, and complex civil litigation across general liability and construction disputes.

The firm offers a hybrid work model, performance bonuses, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment for attorney growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas and other litigation documents

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
• Engage with clients, experts, in-house counsel, third-party administrators, opposing counsel, and witnesses
• Take and defend depositions and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues
• Participate in client interviews and witness preparation for depositions and at trial
• Attend and participate in mediations and court hearings, and assist in trial proceedings
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners through all stages of litigation
• Assist in defending complex civil matters including general liability and construction disputes

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Job description

Litigation Associate – Northern California

AttorneyLitigation Associate – Northern CaliforniaJan 30, 2026

Burke, Williams & Sorensen is a full-service law firm with deep expertise in litigation and provides high-quality legal services to public agencies, private entities, and individuals throughout California. Burke offers a collaborative environment where attorneys work alongside seasoned practitioners to deliver effective and strategic representation. We are seeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience to join the expanding Litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and be prepared to engage in the following duties:

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and additional litigation documents, inclusive of motions for summary judgment
• Engage with insurance professionals, in-house clients, experts, third-party administrators, opposing counsel, and witnesses
• Take and defend depositions, including of key party witnesses and experts
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues
• Participate in client interviews and witness preparation, for depositions and at trial
• Attend and participate in mediations
• Attend court hearings, argue motions, and assist in trial proceedings as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and partners throughout all stages of litigation, from inception through trial
• Assist in the defense of complex civil litigation matters, including:
  • General liability cases, encompassing high-value claims arising from motor vehicle collisions, trucking litigation, premises liability, workplace accidents, professional negligence, and products liability disputes, including cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death
  • Construction litigation matters, including breach of contract disputes and property damage claims arising from construction and design defects

The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $158,000 – $190,000 plus annual performance-based bonuses. 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. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement option, reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, and 401(k) with a partial match.

We promote an environment that encourages mentoring attorneys to advance in the firm and their careers. Burke supports integrity, diversity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment for everyone working at our firm.

EOE.