Napa Litigation Associate: Trial & Arbitration in Wine Industry

Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance (dental & vision

Wellness program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Parental/Family Leave

Generous paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty (DPF) seeks an attorney with 1–5 years of general commercial litigation experience to support trial, appellate, and arbitration matters in Napa. The firm, with deep wine industry expertise, offers a broad range of practice areas and a collaborative, team-based environment.

Ideal candidates have strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle a demanding workload while contributing to client service and business development

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-approved law school; CA bar license preferred.
• 1–5 years of litigation experience, CA preferred.
• Strong analytical, oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support trial, appellate, and arbitration matters.
• Work in a team-oriented environment with partners from multiple practice groups.
• Manage day-to-day workflow and high-volume workload with attention to detail.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Work ethic

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Client service

Leadership

Time management

Legal reasoning

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved school

California bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

AI-powered research/drafting tools

Job description

Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty (DPF) seeks an attorney with 1–5 years of general commercial litigation experience to support trial, appellate, and arbitration matters in Napa. The firm, with deep wine industry expertise, offers a broad range of practice areas and a collaborative, team-based environment.

Ideal candidates have strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle a demanding workload while contributing to client service and business development