Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced litigation attorney to join a busy Bay Area practice in Emeryville, California. The position offers the opportunity to work with an established client base, collaborate across a broad litigation practice, and contribute meaningful courtroom and case strategy experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume portfolio of litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution, with an emphasis on personal injury, product liability, and asbestos-related claims.

• Develop case strategies, evaluate exposure, and guide matters through all phases of litigation while maintaining high standards of legal analysis and advocacy.

• Prepare and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents with careful attention to legal accuracy and persuasive writing.

• Lead discovery efforts by drafting written discovery, reviewing responses, coordinating document production, and preparing witnesses for depositions.

• Communicate directly with clients to provide status updates, discuss legal strategy, and deliver clear reporting on case developments and risk considerations.

• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings as needed.

• Work closely with colleagues across related practice areas to support matters involving overlapping issues in insurance, landlord-tenant, and business disputes.

• Negotiate resolutions where appropriate while preparing cases thoroughly for trial when litigation demands a courtroom-ready approach.

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Qualifications

• • Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, with the ability to manage cases independently and effectively. • Active attorney license and authorization to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction. • Demonstrated background in civil litigation, including motion practice, legal briefing, and discovery management. • Experience defending personal injury and product liability claims
• familiarity with asbestos litigation is strongly preferred. • Ability to oversee a significant caseload while balancing deadlines, client expectations, and strategic priorities. • Prior trial exposure or meaningful participation in trial preparation is preferred. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to report directly to clients in a clear and thorough manner

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Robert Half is Tracey Huerta.