Litigation Associate – Legal Malpractice and Professional Liability Defense
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- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Salary range: $175K - $225K
Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g., U.S. citizens, green card holders)
About this role
We are looking for a Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join a respected Silicon Valley law firm and handle sophisticated legal malpractice defense and complex business litigation matters. You'll get substantive responsibility from day one — managing cases, taking depositions, and building direct client relationships — all within a collegial, partnership-track environment without BigLaw burnout.
What will you be doing?
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Defending attorneys and law firms against professional liability and legal malpractice claims
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Litigating complex business disputes including breach of contract, trade secrets, and partnership matters
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Taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses, opposing parties, and experts
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Drafting and arguing dispositive motions (MSJs, demurrers, motions in limine)
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Communicating directly with clients to manage expectations and build lasting relationships
Key Requirements
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Active California State Bar membership
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4–6 years of litigation experience focused on legal malpractice defense and/or business litigation
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Experience independently managing cases through discovery, motion practice, and depositions
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Strong knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code
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Based in or willing to relocate to the SF Bay Area; on-site in San Jose, Pleasanton, or San Mateo