Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for a litigation attorney to join a respected boutique firm serving business and employment law clients in California. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer who is ready to build a strong civil litigation practice in a collaborative hybrid environment. The role offers competitive compensation based on experience, a structured bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:
• Manage civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, maintaining strong attention to deadlines, strategy, and client service.
• Prepare persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal filings that support case objectives in business and employment-related disputes.
• Conduct and defend depositions, develop factual records, and use discovery tools effectively to strengthen litigation strategy.
• Present arguments in court hearings and motion practice with clear legal analysis and effective advocacy.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel to move cases forward efficiently and achieve practical outcomes.
• Track billable and administrative time in alignment with the annual workload expectations for the position.
• Support litigation planning by evaluating legal risks, researching issues, and identifying effective approaches for negotiation or trial preparation.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree and active license to practice law in California.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters, ranging from law clerk background to at least four years of relevant associate-level practice.
• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, legal memoranda, and other court-related documents with precision and sound judgment.
• Hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, and motion hearings in contested matters.
• Familiarity with employment law or commercial litigation is highly valued.
• Strong academic credentials; law review or journal experience is beneficial.
• References available upon request.
• Interest in building a long-term practice in the East Bay and working effectively in a hybrid setting.

Compensation

$185,000.00-$200,000.00 Yearly

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