Litigation Attorney

Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

The firm specializes in defense litigation, including general liability, catastrophic injury lawsuits, construction litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and insurance bad faith claims. This Jobot Job is hosted by: William Zaranka Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year A bit about us: For more than 40 years, our primary focus has been the defense of general liability and catastrophic injury lawsuits, construction litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and insurance bad faith claims. We are a litigation and trial firm with offices in both Northern and Southern California, and our lawyers are routinely called upon to try high-stakes cases in courtrooms throughout the state. Why join us? 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Job Details We are actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Litigation Attorney to join our fast-paced legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a diverse caseload of catastrophic injury, construction, insurance, bad faith, courtroom, depositions, trial, and toxic torts matters. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to take their career to the next level and work on high-stakes, complex litigation cases. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience handling these types of cases and be ready to hit the ground running. Responsibilities: 1. Manage a diverse caseload of catastrophic injury, construction, insurance, bad faith, courtroom, depositions, trial, and toxic torts cases. 2. Represent clients in a wide range of litigation matters. 3. Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to advise clients on their legal rights and obligations. 4. Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements. 5. Actively participate in all aspects of litigation, including depositions, pre-trial, trial, and appellate work. 6. Collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure the effective and efficient handling of cases. 7. Maintain client relationships and communicate effectively with clients on case progress and legal issues. Qualifications: 1. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school. 2. Must be a member in good standing with the state bar. 3. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation attorney with a focus on catastrophic injury, construction, insurance, bad faith, courtroom, depositions, trial, and toxic torts. 4. Proven track record of success in and out of the courtroom. 5. Exceptional research, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. 6. Ability to manage a high caseload and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines. 7. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. 8. Proficiency with legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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