Litigation Associate

A respected plaintiff-side litigation firm is looking for a 3 to 5-year Associate Attorney to join its team in Greenbrae.

This is an opportunity to work on high-stakes mass tort and complex litigation matters, partnering closely with experienced trial attorneys, working on sophisticated matters, and taking meaningful ownership of substantive litigation work.

This is a hands-on role for an attorney who enjoys complex litigation and wants to be closely involved in case development, strategy and trial preparation.

WHY JOIN

• Work directly with one of the firm's founding partners
• Choose your focus across depositions, discovery, hearings and other litigation work
• Handle noteworthy matters involving Zyprexa, Monsanto-related claims, vaccines and baby-food toxicity
• Gain exposure to a firm that tries several cases each year
• Build courtroom skills through internal mock trials, including opening arguments
• Propose new case ideas and help shape the firm's litigation
• Participate in firm outings
• Base salary of $160,000-$190,000

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Handle matters involving mass tort, MDL, product liability, toxic tort, pharmaceutical, medical device and other complex litigation
• Draft and respond to motions, briefs, pleadings and discovery
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal and factual issues
• Assist with depositions, hearings, discovery and trial preparation
• Review and analyze medical records, expert materials and other case documents
• Work directly with attorneys, clients, experts, co-counsel and opposing counsel
• Contribute to case strategy and take ownership of assigned matters

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3–5 years of litigation experience
• Experience with plaintiff-side litigation, ideally mass tort, MDL, product liability, toxic tort, pharmaceutical or medical device matters
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, pleadings and discovery
• J.D. and active California Bar admission
• Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple matters

Greenbrae, CA | Hybrid | 3 days/week in office