Attorney

An established and growing law firm in the East Bay is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team handling a diverse caseload with strong support and long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume portfolio of litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution, with an emphasis on personal injury, product liability, and asbestos-related claims.
• Develop case strategies, evaluate exposure, and guide matters through all phases of litigation while maintaining high standards of legal analysis and advocacy.
• Prepare and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents with careful attention to legal accuracy and persuasive writing.
• Lead discovery efforts by drafting written discovery, reviewing responses, coordinating document production, and preparing witnesses for depositions.
• Communicate directly with clients to provide status updates, discuss legal strategy, and deliver clear reporting on case developments and risk considerations.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings as needed.
• Work closely with colleagues across related practice areas to support matters involving overlapping issues in insurance, landlord-tenant, and business disputes.
• Negotiate resolutions where appropriate while preparing cases thoroughly for trial when litigation demands a courtroom-ready approach.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, with the ability to manage cases independently and effectively.
• Active attorney license and authorization to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated background in civil litigation, including motion practice, legal briefing, and discovery management.
• Experience defending personal injury and product liability claims; familiarity with asbestos litigation is strongly preferred.
• Ability to oversee a significant caseload while balancing deadlines, client expectations, and strategic priorities.
• Prior trial experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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