Litigation Attorney

Berding & Weil LLP

• $100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of litigation experience required.
  • Experience with construction defects is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
  • Strong attention to detail and legal research skills needed.
  • Proactive problem-solving abilities required.
  • Must be a member of the California Bar in good standing.
  • Trial experience is a bonus; relevant litigation experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
  • Take and defend depositions and written discovery.
  • Draft settlement agreements and mediation documentation.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis.
  • Manage case files and maintain organizational standards.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with profit sharing and cash balance plan
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability options
  • Legal/ID Shield for members
  • Pet insurance available
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Full Job Description
Litigation Attorney
Full-time
Walnut Creek, CA, Us
Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000 Annually + Signing Bonus

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
    • 1-3 years of experience.
    • Construction defect experience is a plus.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong attention to detail; excellent legal research and analytic skills.
    • Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively.
    • California Bar membership in good standing.
    • Trial experience is a plus but not essential.
    • Relevant litigation experience.
    • Mediation and dispute resolution.
    • Prior experience with community association law is a plus.
    • Preparing pleadings, motions, written and expert discovery.
    • Settlement agreements.
    • Taking and defending depositions and written discovery.

Schedule:

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

We currently offer a hybrid in office/remote schedule.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following:
    • Cover letter (please include salary requirements)
    • Resume

Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process.

Benefits:
    • 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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