Associate Litigation Attorney

Job details: Mid-size boutique defense firm! Hybrid remote/office schedule! Salary: $120,000 - $250,000 per year We are working with an AV-rated civil litigation defense firm that is seeking experienced Associate Attorneys to join the team in Walnut Creek, CA! The firm works in a variety of practice areas including insurance defense, construction defect, premises liability, business litigation, and more. Why join us Hybrid schedule Comprehensive benefits package Job Details The Associate will manage civil litigation matters from initial intake through resolution, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence. Responsibilities include: Appearing in court for hearings and trials Taking and defending depositions Participating in mediations and settlement conferences Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and experts Advising clients on risk management and business counseling issues, analyzing contracts and policies, and helping develop strategies to prevent or mitigate disputes Qualifications: Active CA bar license in good standing Strong litigation skills, including legal research, motion practice, discovery management, and case strategy development Experience or interest in civil practice areas such as real estate, construction, premises liability, personal injury, employment, and business disputes Ability to independently manage a caseload Prior civil litigation or clerkship experience highly preferred; experience in federal and California state courts is a plus! Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr