General Liability/Professional Liability Associate Attorney

General Liability/Professional Liability Associate Attorney

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $125K-$215K

About:

Our client is hiring a litigation associate for the firms general liability/professional liability practice group in their San Francisco office.

The firm provides comprehensive solutions for the legal needs of companies throughout California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action.
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior attorneys to provide legal advice.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings.
• Communicate with partners, associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
• Keep files organized to ensure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in both real estate professional liability and employment.
• Must have excellent writing and oral advocacy skills and significant experience in discovery and law and motion practice.
• Must also be a self-starter who possesses strong organizational skills, can work with multiple clients, and is ready to hit the ground running.
• Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients.
• Ability to work with partners and other attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base.
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association).
• Successful completion of the bar exam.
• Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• 1850 billable hours.

What They Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% coverage for employees.
• Life Insurance: 100% coverage for employees, with a benefit equal to 1x the yearly salary.
• Long-Term Disability: 100% coverage for employees, providing income protection up to 50% of pre-disability earnings. The minimum monthly benefit is $100, and the maximum benefit is $1,000.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution: 3% of annual salary, with 100% vesting in both employer and employee contributions.
• Profit Sharing: Percentage of profits.
• Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free services for employees and dependents, including counseling and referrals.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days for staff per year, unlimited PTO for attorneys (subject to billable requirements), one week of paid jury duty for staff, and up to three days of paid bereavement leave for the loss of a close family member.
• Voluntary AFLAC Plans: Optional coverage.
• Wellness Benefit Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 annual reimbursement for wellness expenses.
• Cell Phone Stipend: Provided for employees

How to Apply:

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• OR send your resume directly to: cherie@wellandnest.org