Description:
A Full-Service Law Firm Life, Health, Disability and ERISA litigation practice group is seeking an associate to join its growing national practice in its San Francisco office.?The Firm:
A Full-Service Law Firm is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 1,000 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
The Position:
Qualifications:
- JD from an Accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of California
- 3+ years of litigation defense experience required
- Experience with Life, Health, Disability and ERISA litigation experience (including bad faith lawsuits) required
- Strong knowledge of rules of evidence and procedure required
- Excellent written and analytical skills and a strong attention to detail are required
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners around the country on legal projects
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
- Regularly handle court appearances, written discovery, motion practice, and depositions
