Job Details

We are a well-established defense firm seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 10+ years of experience to join our dynamic team in Walnut Creek. Our practice covers a broad range of sophisticated litigation matters including complex commercial disputes, environmental actions, employment litigation, and class actions. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who thrives on variety and wants to handle meaningful, high-stakes litigation in a collaborative environment with strong mentorship and reasonable billable expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery, and briefs with precision and advocacy.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings.
• Work directly with clients to provide strategic advice and case updates.
• Collaborate with experienced litigators, including attorneys with BigLaw backgrounds, to develop case strategy and refine litigation skills.

Ideal Candidates:

• 10+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in complex commercial, employment, environmental, or class action litigation is preferred but not required.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling a diverse civil litigation practice is highly valued.
• Attorneys with BigLaw training are encouraged to apply, though it is not required.
• Must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 – $250,000, plus eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as market, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 50% coverage for dependents
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions
• Unlimited PTO
• Office parking
• On-site gym access