What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney (5+ years experience required) position at Dental and Medical Counsel?
Litigation Attorney
Dental & Medical Counsel, PC
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-Time, In Office (partial remote available for the right candidate)
About the Role:
Are you tired of commuting to San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose? Do you want to be free on your weekends and evenings? Are you a courtroom rockstar with a knack for strategy and a passion for advocacy?
Dental & Medical Counsel, PC is on the lookout for a sharp, driven, and litigation-loving attorney to join our growing team. You’ll be in the thick of it—handling everything from civil litigation to complex employment disputes—with clients who count on us to be fierce, smart, and solutions-oriented. If you thrive on dynamic cases, love collaborating with talented colleagues, and are ready to make an impact, this might be your next big move.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Representing our clients in trials, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations (a.k.a. the main event!)
- Digging into legal research to craft powerful case strategies
- Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements that win cases
- Interviewing clients and witnesses to uncover the facts that matter
- Participating in depositions and negotiations with poise and precision
- Advising clients on litigation risks, opportunities, and next steps
- Keeping case files buttoned up and organized like a pro
- Staying on top of new laws and trends to keep your edge sharp
- Collaborating with our stellar team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
What We’re Looking For:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar
- 5 years of solid litigation experience (bonus points for healthcare or employment law)
- Confident in civil procedure, evidence rules, and courtroom etiquette
- Capable of managing multiple cases and deadlines without breaking a sweat
- Stellar communication skills—both written and verbal
- Strategic thinker with sharp analytical chops
- Self-starter with great attention to detail
- Tech-savvy and fluent in legal research tools
Why Join Us?
We’re not your average law firm. We specialize in serving healthcare professionals with a high standard of excellence—and we know how to have fun doing it. You’ll work with great people, meaningful clients, and enjoy room to grow professionally.
How to Apply:
Shoot over your resume (and a cover letter if you’d like to stand out!).
Only qualified applicants will be contacted, but we appreciate every single one of you who takes the time to apply.
Dental & Medical Counsel, PC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity makes us stronger and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
We can’t wait to meet the next talented litigator who’ll help us fight the good fight.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $125,000 - $250,000