Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable national law firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join its team in California. The firm is looking for motivated professionals who are eager to contribute to a dynamic work environment across multiple practice areas, including business litigation, employment, appellate, general liability, and construction defect. 

Location:

• Walnut Creek, CA

Duties:

• Contribute to litigation across various practice groups such as business litigation, employment law, appellate, general liability, and construction defect.
• Assist in case strategy, legal research, drafting of legal documents, and client communication.
• Gain exposure to a variety of legal matters and practice areas.
• Participate in trial preparation, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and mentors to develop legal skills and advance career growth.

Requirements:

• Strong academic record and cultural fit within the team.
• Excellent references and a history of job stability.
• Active member of the California Bar in good standing.
• Relevant litigation experience preferred but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Member of the California Bar in good standing.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits:

• Additional bonus potential of up to $40,000 based on billable hours.
• Paid Parental Leave and flexible PTO.
• Opportunities for leadership roles and career advancement across all offices.
• Realistic partnership and equity partnership track based on performance.
• Billable hour requirement of 1800 hours, with an hours-based bonus program for attorneys who exceed the 1800-hour mark.

This award-winning law firm specializes in practice areas of business litigation, construction law, employment law, real estate, general liability, and financial services litigation. The team of highly skilled attorneys have a proven track record of success, and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Attorney Journal, National Law Journal, Super Lawyers magazine, and The American Lawyer magazine. Proving the top quality service, the firm consistently strives to meet clients' expectations and needs in a cost-effective and timely manner. Fostering a collaborative work environment helps to achieve better results for clients. Committed to giving back, the attorneys contribute to the communities they serve by involving themselves in both civic and philanthropic organizations.