Litigation Associate - Oakland

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

401(k) with partial match

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is seeking an associate with 2-5 years of experience to join our Litigation team in the Oakland office. This position follows a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the Oakland office.

The ideal candidate will have civil litigation experience, support partners in all phases of litigation, conduct legal research, manage deadlines, and participate in client interviews, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in litigation, preferably civil matters.
• Licensed to practice in California (CA Bar).
• Experience supporting partners and senior attorneys in all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist partners and senior attorneys in case assessment, discovery, motions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive issues.
• Manage case deadlines and filings to ensure compliance with procedural rules.
• Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, and mediations.

Skills

Civil litigation

Litigation support

Legal research

Trial preparation

Client interviews

Deposition support

Education

Admission to California Bar

Job description

Burke, Williams & Sorensen is a full-service law firm with deep expertise in labor and employment 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 2-5 years of experience to join our expanding Litigation team in the Oakland office. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of two days per week in the Oakland office.

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Civil litigation, preferably involving public agencies, government tort liability, civil rights, constitutional law, personal injury, or complex civil matters
• Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues
• Manage case deadlines and ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules
• Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Strong work ethic, self-starter mentality, and team-oriented mindset
• Admission to the State Bar of California

he anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000–$175,000, plus annual performance-based bonuses. Actual compensation will depend on experience and qualifications. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience.

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 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.