Legal

Associate Attorney in Oakland Lake Merritt / Grand Area

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Job typeOther PostedAug 12, 2026 Apply bySep 11, 2026

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Job Description

Job Description

The firm is seeking to hire an associate attorney with 2-10 years of experience preferably. The firm has a broad-based civil defense practice representing individual and entity clients in professional liability (medical and legal malpractice), general liability, employment, and construction defect matters in state and federal courts throughout California, as well as in administrative proceedings. The firm will consider applicants for a regular full-time position as well as part-time and/or contract work, and in-person/hybrid work is negotiable.
 
 Applicants must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar. In addition, background litigating professional liability cases is favored, although any defense-side experience will be considered. Applicants must have superior writing, communication, and analytical skills, a recognized attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. 
 
 General Responsibilities:
 
 Drafting Pleadings and Motions; Preparing and Responding to Discovery; Appearing in Court; Attending/Taking Depositions; Performing Document Review and Analysis; Working with Experts; Trial Preparation and Attendance.
 
 For full-time employees, the firm offers a standard benefits package with fully paid premiums by for the employee, as well as a 401(k) savings plan.
 
 We look forward to speaking to you about this position. Please submit your resume in Word or pdf format and include Associate in the subject line. 

Location and commute

1301 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94612.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-2967337044.