Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and memoranda
Manage all aspects of discovery and motion practice
Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and expert witnesses
Prepare for and participate in hearings and trials
Negotiate settlement agreements
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with senior attorneys
Opportunity for immediate individual responsibility
Supportive supervision available throughout litigation process
Exposure to varied aspects of court litigation
Engagement in meaningful cases impacting individuals' rights
Full Job Description
Job Description San Francisco boutique law firm specializing in representing plaintiffs in insurance coverage disputes seeks an associate with one to five years of experience to join their team.
Job Description
The attorney will take responsibility for all aspects court litigation. Although supervision is always available, there will be ample and immediate opportunity for considerable individual responsibility. Working in conjunction with senior staff, the litigation attorney will be responsible for:
Legal research and drafting pleadings, briefs, and memoranda;
All facets of discovery and motion practice;
Working collaboratively with other attorneys and staff, clients, and experts witnesses;
Preparing for and participating in hearings and trials;
Negotiating settlement agreements.
Qualifications
Previous insurance background is a plus but not required. Candidates should possess initiative, strong analytical ability, excellent writing and research skills, an excellent academic record, good judgment, the ability to work independently, and most importantly a strong commitment to obtaining justice for individuals who have been wronged by their insurance company. A healthy sense of humor, willingness to travel, and the ability to work collaboratively with a small group of dedicated, experienced attorneys and staff are also essential.
