Associate

We are seeking a Litigation Associate for a midsized East Bay firm. The role will involve working on construction defect and real estate matters. This role will not only challenge your legal skills but will also provide an environment that fosters teamwork and collective effort.

Responsibilities:

• Work on a variety of litigation matters.
• Utilize your excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with clients and colleagues.
• Apply strong attention to detail to perform excellent legal research and analytics.
• Use your problem-solving capabilities to work independently and proactively on cases.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and written and expert discovery.
• Engage in mediation and dispute resolution.
• Take and defend depositions and written discovery.
• Utilize your civil litigation experience.
• Draft motions and argue them in court.
• Defend depositions and respond to discovery requests.
• Possess Civil Litigation Experience
• Knowledge and experience in Construction Defect
• Proven skill in Mediation
• Experience in Preparing Pleadings
• Ability to Draft Motions
• Experience in Arguing Motions
• Familiarity with the process of Discovery Responses
• Proven ability in Defending Depositions
• Must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit a high level of professional integrity
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
• Must possess a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must have a proactive approach to work, demonstrating initiative and drive.