Associate Attorney

Berding & Weil LLP

$135K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in corporate real estate or construction defects
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality output
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Proactive and self-motivated, eager to learn and grow
  • California Bar membership in good standing

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients to understand their legal needs
  • Work closely with a dedicated Partner for mentorship and professional development
  • Engage in legal research and writing to support casework
  • Assist in mediation, dispute resolution, and litigation processes
  • Organize and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Signing bonus
  • 401(k) with profit sharing
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
  • Legal/ID Shield coverage
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid time off, including holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Compensation: $135k+ (based on relevant experience) + Signing Bonus

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join our corporate real estate practice in our Walnut Creek office. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious attorney to grow their career in a dynamic and rapidly expanding firm.

As an Associate at BERDING|WEIL, you will work directly with clients, have a dedicated Partner who will mentor and support your professional development, and gain the tools you need to build a successful practice. We're looking for a collaborative, adaptable, and driven attorney who thrives in a team environment and is eager to take on increasing responsibilities.

We value attorneys who are excellent communicators, possess a sharp analytical mind, and excel at organizing and prioritizing tasks. Experience in construction defects is a plus, but not required.

What We're Looking For:
  • 3-5 years of relevant legal experience (construction defect experience is a plus)
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Detail-oriented with a high standard of quality in all tasks
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor
  • A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
  • California Bar membership in good standing
  • Trial experience is a plus but not required
  • Experience with community association law is a bonus
  • Comfort with mediation, dispute resolution, and litigation, including depositions and discovery


Schedule:

Position is full-time, exempt. Our business hours are 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

We currently offer a hybrid office/remote schedule.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Signing Bonus
  • 401(k), profit sharing, cash balance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Legal/ID Shield
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays


License/Certification:
  • California Bar License (Required)

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