Senior Attorney

Senior Litigation Attorney

A well-established California law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its Oakland team.

This opportunity is designed for an attorney with 8+ years of civil litigation experience who is comfortable managing matters independently, developing case strategy, and working directly with clients.

The attorney will handle a variety of civil litigation matters and have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility while working alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop case strategy and work directly with clients
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery and other legal documents
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration and trial
• Appear in state and federal court as needed
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys
• Manage case deadlines, strategy and client communication

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil litigation experience
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters
• Deposition experience required
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and client-management skills
• Trial experience preferred
• Experience handling sophisticated civil litigation matters preferred

What the Firm Offers

• Hybrid work environment
• Meaningful responsibility and case ownership
• Direct client interaction
• Substantive litigation work
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity for continued professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you're an experienced California litigator looking for substantive work, autonomy and flexibility, I'd be interested in speaking with you.