Seasoned Litigation Attorney
San Jose, CA, United States
A law firm in San Jose is seeking a seasoned Litigation Attorney with extensive experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school, be admitted to practice law in California, and have a minimum of 10 years of Litigation experience. Responsibilities include high-level legal analysis, court filings, depositions, mediations, discovery, trials, potential client conferences, and participation in marketing and business development initiatives.
Duties:
Perform high-level legal analysis in various litigation matters.
Handle court filings, including pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
Conduct depositions of witnesses and parties involved in litigation.
Represent clients in mediations and negotiate settlements.
Manage discovery processes, including requests and responses.
Conduct trials, including serving as first chair and arbitration.
Potentially conduct client conferences to discuss case strategies and updates.
Supervise and train litigation associates and paralegals.
Work and collaborate with other attorneys within the firm on a cross-referral basis.
Actively participate in the firm’s marketing and business development initiatives, including client updates and blogs.
Requirements:
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Minimum of 10 years of Litigation experience; 15+ years preferred.
Education and Certifications:
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in California and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Skills:
Strong legal analysis and research abilities.
Experience with court filings, depositions, and mediations.
Proficiency in discovery processes.
Trial experience, including first chair and arbitration.
Supervisory and training skills.
Collaboration and teamwork.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Marketing and business development acumen.
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