Pay: $150,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a sophisticated litigation team and work directly with experienced attorneys on complex insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters.
- Build specialized insurance coverage expertise while gaining exposure to high-value, challenging legal issues.
- Take on substantive responsibility from day one, including legal research, coverage analysis, contract review, and litigation support.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package with discretionary performance bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.
- Work in a professional environment where strong performance can lead to expanded responsibilities and continued career growth.
Location:
Oakland, California. This is a full-time, in-person opportunity designed for an attorney who values close collaboration and direct access to experienced legal professionals.
Note:
Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree, active California Bar admission, at least 2 years of relevant litigation or legal experience, and experience analyzing insurance coverage issues. Candidates with substantial insurance coverage or commercial litigation experience are especially encouraged to apply.
About Us
We are a nationally focused litigation practice handling sophisticated legal matters for clients across a range of industries. Our team combines deep litigation experience, practical legal strategy, and strong client service while giving attorneys opportunities to develop meaningful expertise and take on increasing responsibility. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Conduct legal research and prepare coverage opinions, memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
- Analyze complex legal issues involving insurance coverage and commercial litigation.
- Review insurance policies, commercial contracts, and related documentation.
- Assist with discovery, document review, case management, and litigation strategy.
- Prepare deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial materials.
- Synthesize large volumes of documents and information into clear, concise legal analysis.
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, and other stakeholders.
- Manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Work directly with partners and contribute to sophisticated insurance coverage matters.
- Take on additional responsibilities as performance and firm needs warrant.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree.
- Active California Bar admission.
- 2+ years of relevant litigation or legal experience.
- Insurance coverage experience or strong commercial litigation background.
- Experience analyzing insurance coverage issues and reviewing commercial contracts.
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Develop specialized expertise in a sophisticated insurance coverage practice.
- Work directly with experienced attorneys on challenging and substantive matters.
- Have the opportunity to expand your responsibilities based on performance and business needs.
- Collaborate with a team that values high-quality legal work, professionalism, and client service.
- Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Build a long-term career in a practice where your legal analysis and contributions matter.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance