Associate Attorney Civil Litigation

A law firm seeks an associate attorney to join its dynamic litigation team in Tiburon, CA. This full-time role focuses primarily on employment defense and business litigation, with some medical malpractice insurance defense matters. The ideal candidate will be experienced in civil litigation and capable of managing cases independently while advancing them through procedural milestones and meeting strict deadlines.

Duties:

• Handle a diverse caseload with a focus on employment defense, business litigation, and medical malpractice insurance defense.
• Independently manage and advance cases, ensuring all deadlines and procedural steps are met.
• Participate in all stages of litigation, including mediation, depositions, and motion practice.
• Attend court appearances, presenting oral arguments, and representing clients in hearings.
• Review and summarize records, legal documents, and evidence in preparation for case strategy.
• Perform legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery responses, and letters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients, providing regular case updates and strategic insights.
• Contribute to the development of case strategies and assist in the preparation of key filings and legal arguments.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on California state and federal courts.
• Proven experience in mediations, depositions, motion practice, and attending court appearances.
• Strong legal research skills and the ability to draft various legal documents such as memos, pleadings, and letters.
• Experience in case strategy development and discovery process.
• Must be a self-starter, accountable, punctual, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work well in a team.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Creative problem-solver with a hardworking and proactive attitude.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar is in good standing.

Skills:

• Expertise in civil litigation, particularly in California courts.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience in employment defense and business litigation.
• Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to take on significant responsibility and advance their career in a supportive and challenging environment.

Committed to providing aggressive cost-effective, and result-oriented representation, this firm specializes in malpractice defense, business litigation, and employee relations. The firm defends doctors in matters ranging from Labor Commissioner actions, whistleblower claims, gender-based claims, and traditional wrongful termination claims. The firm has one of the most successful track records in winning jury trials and arbitrations in medical and dental malpractice cases. The firm consists of a diverse team of experienced lawyers for legal representation within the medical, dental, and ophthalmology fields.,