Litigation Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation team known for handling sophisticated public entity defense matters throughout California.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first role while working on meaningful, high-impact litigation.
• Gain hands-on courtroom experience with opportunities to attend hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment that supports mentorship and professional growth.
• Benefit from a reasonable billable requirement, performance-based bonuses, and outstanding employer-paid benefits.
• Build your career with a stable, established litigation practice offering long-term advancement opportunities.

Location:

Remote within the California Bay Area. Enjoy the flexibility to work from home while remaining available to attend court appearances and in-person proceedings throughout the Bay Area as needed.

Note:

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California, have at least 1 year of litigation experience, and reside in (or be willing to relocate to) the Bay Area to attend court hearings and related proceedings.

About Us

We are a well-established California civil litigation practice focused on representing public entity clients in complex and meaningful matters. Our attorneys work on challenging cases in state and federal courts while enjoying a collaborative culture that values professionalism, mentorship, and excellence. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a litigation caseload with increasing independence.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to achieve outstanding client outcomes.
• Communicate with clients regarding litigation strategy, case developments, and recommendations.
• Maintain organized case files while meeting litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Active California Bar license required.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Must reside in or relocate to the California Bay Area.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a supportive team that believes in developing attorneys through meaningful case responsibility, collaboration, and mentorship. We offer excellent benefits, flexible work arrangements, reasonable billable expectations, bonus opportunities, and the chance to build a rewarding litigation career representing public entities across California.

JPC-1499

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: California bar license, 1 year litigation exp. Candidate must reside in the Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Palo Alto, and surrounding cities). Remote role, but need to get to court

• Required Years as Associate: 1-7
• Additional context: Relocation- Must live in or relocate to the California Bay Area. Packages - no
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 1 to 2 years: $130K-$145K
  • 3 to 4 years: $145K-$165K
  • 5 to 7+ years: $165K-$185K

Submission Email: Claire - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

California civil litigation firm seeks a CA Bar-licensed Litigation Attorney with 1+ year of litigation experience. Remote Bay Area role with court appearances, excellent benefits, bonuses, and strong long-term growth.

Recruiters Submission:

To submit, cancel - Litigation Attorney - Bertrand, Fox, Elliot, Osman & Wenzel - JPC- 1499 - source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Litigation Attorney
• Location: California Bay Area
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Remote (Bay Area)
• Experience: 1+ year
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Attorney, Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Defense Attorney, Trial Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Public Entity Defense Attorney, Litigation Associate
• # of hires needed: One or more