Litigation Associate – Northern California

Direct Counsel
Oakland, CA
Category Legal
Remote
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join a growing and sophisticated litigation practice in Northern California. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking hands-on litigation experience, meaningful client interaction, and exposure to complex civil disputes from inception through trial.

Requirements

  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues
  • Take and defend depositions, including party, fact, and expert witness depositions
  • Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, and trial preparation activities
  • Attend mediations, court hearings, and motion arguments
  • Assist with all phases of litigation from case inception through trial
  • Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and client management
  • Interface with clients, insurance professionals, experts, third-party administrators, opposing counsel, and witnesses

Benefits

  • Competitive health insurance benefits
  • 401(k) with partial match
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