Associate Attorney

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Associate Attorney, located in Walnut Creek, CA, with opportunities for remote work. The Associate Attorney should be able to independently manage a caseload of a variety of different types of cases (product and premises liability, transportation, habitability, construction) and also, provide legal advice when appropriate, conduct in-depth legal research, and represent clients interests in negotiations and throughout litigation and trial.

The role requires effective communication with clients, collaboration with legal teams, and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes.

This role requires:

• Admission to California State Court and Federal Courts
• Being comfortable interacting and engaging with co-workers, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, experts, mediators, judges in writing and verbally in person and on the telephone in addition to email.
• Prioritizing your own workload with minimal supervision
• Being adaptable and flexible to changes in workload and daily schedules
• Interacting with co-workers in a respectful and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills for handling a large and fast-paced caseload
• Passion for details and learning new things
• Self-directed, but knows when to ask questions
• Not afraid to ask for assistance from co-workers who may have more specialized skill sets, when needed
• At least 3 years of litigation experience is required (law firm or in-house)
• Proven ability to provide sound legal advice and support for clients
• Excellent research skills to support case preparation and legal strategy
• Proficiency in negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes and manage disputes effectively
• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active license to practice law in California