Litigation Associate
Legal · Posted 3 months ago
We are looking for a Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join a respected Silicon Valley law firm and handle sophisticated legal malpractice defense and complex business litigation matters. You'll get substantive responsibility from day one — managing cases, taking depositions, and building direct clie...
- Way of working
- On site
- Location
- Downtown San Jose, CA, Pleasanton, CA, San Mateo, CA
- Pay range
- $175,000 to $225,000
- Level
- Junior
- Experience
- 4 to 6 years
- Type
- Full time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered for this role
Skills that matter here
What you would be doing
- Manage and litigate legal malpractice defense matters, including defending attorneys and law firms against professional liability claims
- Handle complex business litigation matters involving breach of contract, partnership disputes, trade secret misappropriation, unfair business practices, and related claims
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis; develop and execute case strategy with partner oversight
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail
- Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, opposing parties, and expert witnesses
- Prepare for and participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
- Directly communicate with clients to provide updates, manage expectations, and build lasting relationships
The full description
We are looking for a Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join a respected Silicon Valley law firm and handle sophisticated legal malpractice defense and complex business litigation matters. You'll get substantive responsibility from day one — managing cases, taking depositions, and building direct client relationships — all within a collegial, partnership-track environment without BigLaw burnout.
What will you be doing?
- Defending attorneys and law firms against professional liability and legal malpractice claims
- Litigating complex business disputes including breach of contract, trade secrets, and partnership matters
- Taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses, opposing parties, and experts
- Drafting and arguing dispositive motions (MSJs, demurrers, motions in limine)
- Communicating directly with clients to manage expectations and build lasting relationships
Key Requirements
- Active California State Bar membership
- 4–6 years of litigation experience focused on legal malpractice defense and/or business litigation
- Experience independently managing cases through discovery, motion practice, and depositions
- Strong knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code
- Based in or willing to relocate to the SF Bay Area; on-site in San Jose, Pleasanton, or San Mateo
Interested in this one?
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