Litigation Associate – Public Advocacy with Corporate Perks!
A national plaintiff’s law firm with a focus on public advocacy has partnered with Staffing Technologies in their search for a committed Litigation Associate. With over 80 attorneys nationwide, this established firm has a track record of success in advocating for victims’ rights through holding corporations accountable for acts of corporate misconduct.
As a Litigation Associate with the firm’s Emeryville, CA office, you will join an established team with the resources and expertise needed to be an effective advocate for your clients. A successful candidate will have a solid grasp of civil litigation procedures and have confidence in litigating cases in the court room. You will be responsible for case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial. Attorneys with an active California Bar License with prior experience in representing the plaintiff in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death or toxic tort matters are encouraged to apply!
Qualifications:
- J.D. from ABA accredited institution and admission to California bar, or eligibility for reciprocity.
- Strong academic record.
- Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
- Willingness to travel to client meetings.
- Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to plaintiff work.
Preferred Experience:
- This position is open to experienced associates AND recent graduates. Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience. Recent graduates ideally have a hard-working, driven attitude with an aptitude for legal research and writing. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
- Please submit a writing sample with your resume. We would like to see original work (a brief or memo) that demonstrates your aptitude in legal research and analysis.
Compensation and Benefits
- $130K - $175K (Dependent on Experience)
- 100% paid Health, Dental and Vision premiums
- HSA plan with company contributions
- 4 week PTO
- Paid Travel + Paid Parking
- 401K with corporate contributions
