Litigation Attorney

Berding & Weil LLP
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • $100,000–$120,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Litigation Attorney
Full-time
Walnut Creek, CA, Us

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000 Annually + Signing Bonus

About Us:

BERDING|WEIL is the largest and most experienced construction defect and common interest development law firm in California. We provide superior, client-focused legal services and solutions to community associations and property managers throughout California and beyond.

Our lawyers are highly experienced construction, community association, and transaction real estate attorneys. They have a thorough understanding of the challenging legal issues that arise and find the best solutions for our clients' legal needs.

We were honored to be recognized as one of The Top Workplaces by the San Francisco Chronicle, a testament to the collaborative culture we foster at BERDING|WEIL. Here, we firmly believe in the power of teamwork, it is not just a catchphrase but as a core principle guiding our approach to every task. This recognition serves as validation of our belief that success is best achieved through collective effort, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in every aspect of our endeavors. Together, we can achieve anything!

Why Work for Us?

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. You will receive guidance, mentorship and be part of a team.

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)


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWalnut Creek, CA
Salary$100,000–$120,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Bar Membershipunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Researchunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Property Managementunmatched
  • Real Estateunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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