Litigation Attorney

Berding & Weil LLP

Walnut Creek (CA)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

22 hours ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Legal/ID Shield

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Berding|Weil LLP in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Litigation Attorney for a full-time, hybrid position. Salary range is $100,000–$120,000 annually with a signing bonus. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience, California Bar membership, and strong litigation skills including depositions and pleadings.

The firm emphasizes construction defect and community association law, offering mentorship, a collaborative culture, and a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.
Ability to perform legal research effectively.
Capable of independent, proactive work.
California Bar membership in good standing required.

Responsibilities

Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
Take and defend depositions and handle written discovery.
Conduct thorough legal research and analysis for cases.
Support mediation and dispute resolution efforts.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Legal research

Analytical skills

Independent work

Job description

Litigation Attorney

Full-time
Walnut Creek, CA, Us

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000 Annually + Signing Bonus

About Us

BERDING|WEIL is the largest and most experienced construction defect and common interest development law firm in California. We provide superior, client-focused legal services and solutions to community associations and property managers throughout California and beyond.

Our lawyers are highly experienced construction, community association, and transaction real estate attorneys. They have a thorough understanding of the challenging legal issues that arise and find the best solutions for our clients' legal needs.

We were honored to be recognized as one of The Top Workplaces by the San Francisco Chronicle, a testament to the collaborative culture we foster at BERDING|WEIL. Here, we firmly believe in the power of teamwork, it is not just a catchphrase but as a core principle guiding our approach to every task. This recognition serves as validation of our belief that success is best achieved through collective effort, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in every aspect of our endeavors. Together, we can achieve anything!

Why Work for Us?

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. You will receive guidance, mentorship and be part of a team.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

1-3 years of experience.
Construction defect experience is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail; excellent legal research and analytic skills.
Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively.
California Bar membership in good standing.
Trial experience is a plus but not essential.
Relevant litigation experience.
Mediation and dispute resolution.
Prior experience with community association law is a plus.
Preparing pleadings, motions, written and expert discovery.
Settlement agreements.
Taking and defending depositions and written discovery.