Full Time Staff Attorney

McDowell Hetherington LLP, a commercial litigation firm of over 60 attorneys with a nationwide practice, is seeking candidates for a staff attorney position in its Oakland office. This position offers the opportunity to work on and develop a sophisticated insurance coverage practice and may provide opportunities for expanded responsibilities based on performance and firm needs. Attorney will work directly with partners on sophisticated insurance coverage matters and complex commercial litigation. McDowell Hetherington LLP offers a competitive salary of $150,000-$195,000 annually, plus eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. At least 2 years of relevant litigation or legal experience. Candidates with substantial insurance coverage or commercial litigation experience are encouraged to apply

Work in person full time

Experience reviewing commercial contracts

Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Ability to synthesize large volumes of documents into concise analyses

Conduct legal research and prepare coverage opinions, memoranda, pleadings, and motions

Analyze legal issues involving commercial litigation and insurance coverage

Review commercial contracts and insurance policies

Assist with discovery, document review, and case management

Prepare deposition, mediation, and trial materials

Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and experts

Coordinate projects while managing competing deadlines

Perform other litigation support as assigned

MH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, which may include the individual’s hair and grooming), ethnicity, color, religion (including reasonable accommodation of religious beliefs, observances, or practices), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (including requesting or taking approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or applicable state leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, lawful off-duty cannabis use (California employees only), and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment. In addition to federal law requirements, MH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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