Associate Attorney
About this role
About the Role A growing civil litigation defense practice in Walnut Creek is seeking an Associate Attorney for a contract-to-hire role. This position starts fully on-site in Walnut Creek during the training period, and then transitions to a hybrid schedule offering 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. The firm is open to both newly barred attorneys and more experienced litigators, with no formal billable hour requirement. What You'll Do
- Manage cases from inception through resolution, including trial when applicable
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
- Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses
- Negotiate settlements and assist in resolving matters efficiently
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