Jobs
>
San Mateo

    Civil Litigation Associate - San Mateo, United States - McDowall Cotter, APC

    McDowall Cotter, APC
    McDowall Cotter, APC San Mateo, United States

    1 day ago

    Default job background
    Legal
    Description

    An established San Mateo law firm is currently seeking a Full-Time Civil Litigation Attorney to independently oversee the day-to-day file handling. The Civil Litigation Attorney candidate must have experience in all phases of litigation, including taking party and expert depositions, drafting summary judgments and trial preparation. The attorney will support the Partner and other associates in file handling, appearances, depositions, discovery, calendaring and scheduling. As an associate attorney you will also delegate tasks to the Paralegals, Client Service Coordinator, Clerical and File Assistants. This position is a full-time position.

    The Civil Litigation Attorney participates in the firm's overall mission by providing cost-effective legal services. The ideal candidate is a person who can work independently, meets deadlines and can make our customer experience a great one.

    Founded in 1953, McDowall Cotter is a San Mateo based law firm that provides a common-sense approach to legal services in the practice areas of civil litigation, business and wealth preservation. The setting is a professional office in San Mateo on the Foster City border where highways 92 and El Camino Real meet. We value company culture and have many firm activities including weekly firm lunches together to make the work environment professional, yet comfortable.

    Ideal Candidate:

    · Charismatic, trustworthy, team player and pro-active

    · Mature, responsible and someone who values personal growth

    · Able to take the big picture view and contribute to positive situation outcomes

    · High attention to details, common sense approach and need little supervision

    · Someone that will go the extra mile, a self-starter

    · Able to handle the pressure

    · Willingness to work outside typical hours, as necessary

    Essential Functions:

    · Initial case analysis of claims and investigation file

    · Written status reporting of file, including analysis of how discovered information and procedure affect case.

    · Preparation/Review of pleadings, law and motion (particularly Motions for Summary Judgment)

    · Preparing/drafting Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admission; PMK deposition notices, preparing clients for depositions, taking depositions, defending depositions.

    · Prepare case management conference statements, appearing at case management conferences

    · Prepare briefs and attend ADR proceedings.

    · Legal Research

    · Prepare Motions, draft Points and authorities, Declarations of attorneys

    Subject Matter Experience Preferred

    · Public Entity defense work including dangerous condition of public property, negligent conduct of government employees, Civil Rights 1983 Actions

    · Automobile and Premises Liabiilty Defense

    · Commercial General Liability Defense

    · Probate and Trust Litigation

    Physical Requirements:

    · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

    · Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

    Qualifications:

    · Must be a member of California Bar

    · Graduate of accredited law school

    · Experience: 3+ years' experiences in a legal environment

    · Strong knowledge of civil procedure and evidence desired

    · Understanding trial litigation practices and procedures. Research, writing and analysis skills.

    · Knowledge, Understanding, and experience of Law and Motion and Discovery (California Discovery Statutes)

    · Ability to prepare litigation budget

    · Knowledge of California Personal Injury Liens, Medicare or Howell a plus.

    · Knowledge of Trust and Probate litigation a plus.

    Skill/Aptitudes:

    · Excellent writing and communication skills

    · Proficient computing skills especially in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.)

    · Proficient in using Clio or other Case Management Software.

    · Proficient in using Acrobat

    · Proficient in using legal billing software

    · Proficient in using HotDocs base programs (for bother Judicial Council Forms and CACI Jury Instructions).

    · Proficient in using Electronic Filing in Federal Courts

    · Dragon Naturally speaking software

    Compensation:

    Total compensation: $90,000 – 150,000

    Competitive compensation salary based upon experience with performance based bonus, 1550 minimum billed hours. Benefits include 401k plus match, profit sharing pension plan, medical benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life and disability, vacation, sick leave, and reimbursement for continuing education. We believe in providing our employees with first-class benefits.

    We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

  • Robinson Markevitch LLP

    Litigation Associate

    4 days ago

    Robinson Markevitch LLP San Jose, United States

    Responsibilities: · - Conduct legal and factual research and analysis · - Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs · - Independently manage cases · - Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials · - Communicate with clients, opposing cou ...

  • Mcdowall Cotter Apc

    Civil Litigation Associate

    2 weeks ago

    Mcdowall Cotter Apc San Mateo, CA, United States

    An established San Mateo law firm is currently seeking a Full-Time Civil Litigation Attorney to independently oversee the day-to-day file handling. The Civil Litigation Attorney candidate must have experience in all phases of litigation, including taking party and expert depositi ...

  • McDowall Cotter

    Civil Litigation Associate

    1 week ago

    McDowall Cotter San Mateo, CA, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · Salary: · An established San Mateo law firm is currently seeking a Full-Time Civil Litigation Attorney to independently oversee the day-to-day file handling. The Civil Litigation Attorney candidate must have experience in all phases of litig ...

  • Chauvel & Glatt, LLP

    Litigation Associate Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Chauvel & Glatt, LLP San Mateo, CA, United States

    Litigation Associate Attorney (San Mateo) · San Mateo boutique law firm is seeking a full-time associate position for its litigation practice. We are looking for a highly capable and motivated individual for challenging and interesting legal assignments representing businesses co ...

  • McDowall Cotter

    Civil Litigation Associate

    1 week ago

    McDowall Cotter San Mateo, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionSalary: · An established San Mateo law firm is currently seeking a Full-Time Civil Litigation Attorney to independently oversee the day-to-day file handling. The Civil Litigation Attorney candidate must have experience in all phases of litigation ...

  • Rincon Search

    Senior Litigation Associate

    2 days ago

    Rincon Search San Francisco, United States

    This is a remote position. · Boutique litigation firm seeks to hire a senior civil litigation associate to join their team. · This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, but can be fully remote for California licensed attorneys. · Litigation associate will be responsible ...

  • Rincon Search

    Senior Employment Litigation Associate

    2 days ago

    Rincon Search San Francisco, United States

    Prominent San Francisco based law advocating for cities counties and other local public agencies and nonprofits, is seeking a senior litigation associate to join their team. The firm is committed to being a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that values and celebrates the ...

  • Rincon Search

    Associate Attorney, Securities Litigation

    21 hours ago

    Rincon Search San Francisco, United States

    Plaintiffs' Class Action Litigation Boutique is seeking an attorney with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will have relevant transferable experience in complex litigation, an interest in plaintiffs' work, be a motivated ...

  • Top Tier Reps LLC

    Litigation Associate

    4 days ago

    Top Tier Reps LLC San Francisco, United States

    We are seeking highly qualified associates with a minimum of three years of litigation experience to join our high-profile litigation practice. · Our Trial, White Collar and Investigations Business Unit boasts a diverse practice encompassing all facets of complex disputes, from p ...

  • We Are Legal Revolution

    Litigation Associate

    1 week ago

    We Are Legal Revolution San Francisco, United States

    NEW IN Litigation Associate NYC Salary up to $175K Excel in a dynamic firm leading in litigation Benefit from mentorship & professional growth · Company: · Excel in a dynamic team known for groundbreaking legal strategies · Work at a firm with a great track record in compl ...

  • Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP

    Litigation Associate

    4 days ago

    Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP San Francisco, United States

    Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth LLP, a firm specializing in defending public entities, is seeking an associate attorney to join its in its Public Entity practice group. · As an associate in our Public Entity practice group, you will represent mostly public entities, such as m ...

  • Staffing Technologies

    Litigation Associate

    4 days ago

    Staffing Technologies Emeryville, United States

    Litigation Associate – Public Advocacy with Corporate Perks · A national plaintiff's law firm with a focus on public advocacy has partnered with Staffing Technologies in their search for a committed Litigation Associate to supporttheir growing clientele. With over 75 attorneys na ...

  • The San Mateo County Bar Association

    Litigation Associate

    1 week ago

    The San Mateo County Bar Association San Francisco, CA, United States

    Litigation Associate (1-3 years of experience) - San Francisco · The Litigation Section is currently seeing a junior to mid-level litigation associate. Candidates must have a minimum of 1-3 years of litigation experience, including drafting discovery, drafting and opposing motio ...

  • GRELLAS SHAH LLP

    Litigation Associate

    6 days ago

    GRELLAS SHAH LLP Cupertino, United States

    We are actively seeking to hire a litigation associate with at least 4 years of experience in general commercial, securities, business, and/or intellectual property litigation. A degree from a top-tier law school is required, as well as California bar membership. The candidate mu ...

  • Swan Legal Search

    Litigation Associate

    5 days ago

    Swan Legal Search San Jose, United States

    THE POSITION · Our client, a full-service boutique law firm based in Silicon Valley, is hiring a litigation associate with at least 4 years of experience in general commercial, securities, business, and IP litigation. Experience in data privacy is a plus. Clients include founders ...

  • Jameson Legal

    Litigation Associate A

    1 week ago

    Jameson Legal San Francisco, CA, United States

    We are looking to speak with litigation associate attorneys to join our client's well regarded and busy Intellectual Property practice group in San Francisco. · If you have a degree in chemistry, biology, or other life sciences, and experience in Hatch-Waxman patent litigation a ...

  • LHH

    Litigation Associate

    6 days ago

    LHH San Jose, United States

    LHH is assisting a full-service law firm in Northern California in the search for a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of solid experience and an interest in business, commercial, trust & estate, and real estate. If you are looking to join a dynamic team, have an 1800 billable re ...

  • Deilegal

    Litigation Associate, Associate Litigation Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Deilegal San Francisco, CA, United States

    Job Description · Job Description AM Law 100 Firm's San Francisco office is seeking Associates to join its Antitrust Litigation practice. · Requirements · ~ Experience representing clients in civil litigation, DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations, and criminal enforcement matt ...

  • Swan Legal Search

    Litigation Associate

    1 week ago

    Swan Legal Search San Francisco, CA, United States

    Litigation Associate · Oakland, CA · THE POSITION · Our boutique law firm client is hiring a standout Litigation Associate to join their growing team. · The firm is composed of seasoned trial lawyers who represent plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil litigation. They pr ...

  • The San Mateo County Bar Association

    Litigation Associate

    1 week ago

    The San Mateo County Bar Association San Francisco, CA, United States

    Litigation Associate - Renne Public Law Group · Renne Public Law Group is in search of a litigation associate with 2-6 years of litigation experience to work alongside well-known and respected lawyers who are advising and defending public agencies throughout California. Experien ...