Associate Attorney

DeHay & Elliston, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join our East Bay Area office. This position requires a candidate who is an active member of the California State Bar with a minimum of two years of experience as a litigation attorney, with priority given to attorneys with experience in asbestos defense.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Civil litigation or toxic tort/asbestos defense experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent organizational, time management, research, and analytical skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and proactively manage a large caseload.
• Ability and willingness to look at a problem from a new or different perspective and design a unique solution.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Experience in billing is required.

Job Duties:

• Working up a case from initial client contact to trial (under the guidance of a supervising Partner).
• Preparing and responding to discovery.
• Preparing and arguing motions, including dispositive motions.
• Taking percipient and expert depositions.
• Trial preparation and support.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Experience and Requirements:

• Attorney: 2 years (Preferred)
• Active Member of California State Bar (Required)

The good faith, annualized salary range for this position is $135,000 to $155,000, depending on the candidate's overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law, such as education, training, and other responsibilities. The annual salary range listed is just one component of DeHay & Elliston’s total compensation and benefits package, which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, health, dental, and life & disability insurance, in addition to our 401 (k) plan.

All applications will be kept in the strictest confidence. No phone calls, please.