Overview
This role is for an experienced litigator to join the employer’s Northern California team. The position is based out of the Novato office and supports matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The practice focuses on substantive insurance defense and civil litigation, with opportunities to develop matters from beginning to end.
An active California Bar license is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
- Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently
- Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Provide routine communications with clients
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
- Participate as part of a team with all levels of experience
- Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
- Refuse to accept mediocrity in anything
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in the State of California
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- Insurance defense experience
- Substantive civil litigation experience, including plaintiff-side, criminal, construction, professional liability, or other complex litigation experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
- 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm): $100–$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
- Flexible work model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
Location
- Novato office (serving matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area)
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
No recruiters/agencies.