Trial Attorney

Trial Attorney (or Civil Litigation Attorney)

Location: San Jose or Monterey

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney with a focus on civil litigation including probate (excluding family law). The ideal candidate should have around 48 years of relevant experience demonstrating the ability to handle litigation tasks independently from drafting and arguing motions to handling complex cases. Our firm operates at a sophisticated level working on hightouch cases involving millions of dollars. This exciting opportunity allows the Attorney to try cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct litigation including depositions trials and appeals.
  
• Draft and handle motions ensuring excellent writing and advocacy skills.
  
• Systematically analyze complicated sets of facts and operate computer systems effectively.
  
• Manage calendaring and file sharing efficiently.
  
• Operate at a national level with motivation and autonomy.
  
• Mentorship and collaboration with a paralegal staff.
  
• Handle tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
  

Qualifications:

• 48 years of civil litigation experience.
  
• Strong experience in drafting motions and handling complex cases.
  
• Familiarity with calendaring and filesharing systems.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills.
  
• Motivated to work at a national level.
  
• Ability to handle hightouch cases with professionalism.
  

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary.
  
• Discretionary bonus.
  
• 10% commission on attorney fees collected for cases brought in by the attorney.
  

Benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision Life/AD&D Long Term Care and Short and Long Term Disability.
  
• 401k with a 3% match after a year and 1000 hours.
  
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
  

Schedule: Onsite is the default fostering better collaboration.
Billable hours requirement: 1500

Additional Notes:

• Candidates with a Book of Business (BOB) are a plus.
  
• Opportunities for attorneys interested in appeals.
  
• Candidates coming from larger firms seeking a better quality of life are encouraged to apply.
  

To Apply:

Submit your resume cover letter resume and a writing sample.