Litigation Associate Legal Malpractice and Professional Liability Defense

We are looking for a Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join a respected Silicon Valley law firm and handle sophisticated legal malpractice defense and complex business litigation matters. You'll get substantive responsibility from day one — managing cases, taking depositions, and building direct client relationships — all within a collegial, partnership-track environment without BigLaw burnout.

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  Defending attorneys and law firms against professional liability and legal malpractice claims

  
  


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  Litigating complex business disputes including breach of contract, trade secrets, and partnership matters

  
  


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  Taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses, opposing parties, and experts

  
  


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  Drafting and arguing dispositive motions (MSJs, demurrers, motions in limine)

  
  


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  Communicating directly with clients to manage expectations and build lasting relationships

  
  

Key Requirements

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  Active California State Bar membership

  
  


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  4–6 years of litigation experience focused on legal malpractice defense and/or business litigation

  
  


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  Experience independently managing cases through discovery, motion practice, and depositions

  
  


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  Strong knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code

  
  


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  Based in or willing to relocate to the SF Bay Area; on-site in San Jose, Pleasanton, or San Mateo