The Positions - 2
Our small (Lake Merritt area, Oakland), AV Rated, highly reputed civil litigation trial defense firm, is currently seeking two associates for our personal injury, professional liability, premises liability and other statewide practice areas. This is a tremendous opportunity for lawyers seeking a firm that can offer mentoring, substantive case responsibilities, trial experience and excellent opportunities for professional advancement.
We are currently interviewing attorneys for two positions:
Salary Range: $140,000-200,000/year depending on experience
Senior Associate with a minimum of 8 years of civil litigation experience.
Associate with 3-6 years of civil litigation experience.
Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the State of California
Exceptional analytical skills
Strong writing and oral advocacy skills
Ability and willingness to collaborate with staff and colleagues at all levels
A keen interest in professional development and growth
A willingness to travel as necessary.
Be reasonably tech savvy – Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook), basic computer knowledge, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Zoom, systems and websites for remote court appearances. (We are a cloud-based, paperless office.)
Experience with Clio Manage a plus.
Responsibilities
Caseload management of complex legal matters and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Legal research and writing
Preparing and arguing motions
Regularly handle court appearances
Preparing for and conducting depositions
Drafting and propounding discovery
Time tracking and management, and posting of same
Trial preparation
Communicate with opposing counsel, judges, and other parties to negotiate settlements and resolve legal disputes.
Billable Hours requirement: 1650/yr.
Benefits
Salary Range: $140,000-200,000/year depending on experience
Competitive salary depending on experience
Year-end bonuses
Annual salary reviews
Work directly with and supervised by the firm owner, ie learn from the best.
Cloud-based, paperless work environment
Robust document management and billing system (Clio Manage)
Work/Life Balance
Employer sponsored Medical, Vision and Dental coverage for employees
401(k) plan with employer contribution
Firm paid dues and MCLE
Firm Westlaw account
Firm Zoom account
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Interested candidates, please reply with a resume. All applications will remain confidential.