Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Associate Attorney (5-7 Years of Experience)

Company: Newmeyer Dillion

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

About Us: For over 40 years, Newmeyer Dillion has been providing clients with industry-leading, results-driven legal representation. We prioritize professional excellence, creativity, and the delivery of practical legal solutions that inspire confidence in our clients and colleagues alike. We are seeking dynamic and motivated attorneys who share our commitment to serving client needs and contributing to our firm's culture of excellence.

Position Overview: We are seeking a 5-7 year associate with recent business litigation experience to join our team. This role is ideal for an attorney who is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a varied caseload with precision and efficiency. The successful candidate will possess excellent legal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced and client-focused environment. The annual salary range for this position is $160,000–$210,000, and eligible employees may also be considered for a discretionary bonus, awarded at the firm's discretion and based on a range of considerations, including individual and firm performance.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct legal research and produce detailed research memoranda.
• Communicate directly with clients to provide legal advice and guidance.
• Draft various pleadings, including initial filings, settlement documents, motions, discovery requests/responses, and disclosure statements.
• Conduct depositions and engage in fact-finding activities.
• Attend court hearings, ADR sessions, conferences, and client meetings.
• Represent clients in mediations and settlement conferences.
• Serve as assistant trial counsel and participate in trial preparation.
• Negotiate case settlements and resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with California statutes, rules, and case law.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to your caseload.

What You'll Need:

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 5-7 years of experience working at a law firm.
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms, CCC Macros, Expert Time, IManage, and Titan File (preferred).
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse individuals across various backgrounds.

Why Newmeyer Dillion? At Newmeyer Dillion, we believe in fostering an environment of professional growth and development. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside skilled legal professionals, contribute to a variety of complex cases, and have access to mentorship and career advancement within a collaborative, supportive firm culture.

If you are ready to contribute to a results-oriented, client-centered law firm and have the qualifications and drive we are looking for, we invite you to apply today.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary

• $160,000 - $210,000/year