General Liability - Associate Attorney

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our General Liability Associate position in our San Francisco Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience who are looking to grow in their careers and take on increased and substantive defense litigation-based responsibilities.

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Key Responsibilities:

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents

Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations

Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment

Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end

Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Qualifications

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in the state of California

2+ years of defense litigation

Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters

Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required

Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred

Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus

2nd chair trial experience a plus

Superior analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

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