BUSINESS LITIGATION ASSOCIATE, Silicon Valley or Tri-Valley Office

The San Mateo County Bar Association • California, MO, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3m ago

BUSINESS LITIGATION ASSOCIATE, Silicon Valley or Tri-Valley Office

Hoge Fenton, a venerable multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, has an immediate opening for a mid-level (3-5 years) litigation associate. Experience in business litigation strongly preferred.

This position may be based either in our Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) or Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose) office. Weekly travel to the other office may be necessary, as this position supports attorneys in both offices.

Hoge Fenton has a strong commitment to diversity. We strive to recruit and retain a workforce that welcomes and supports the interests of women, families, and people of any age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, or military or veteran status.

We offer our associates a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, EAP (employee assistance program), Technology Credit Union membership, 401(k), the Gradifi student loan repayment benefit, paid parental leave, teleworking opportunities, a no-accrual vacation policy, and associate bonus plan.

Our environment is collegial, collaborative, and supportive. We provide both formal and informal training opportunities and encourage professional growth, both as a lawyer and a businessperson. Our associate hours commitment is 1,700 annually (billable), plus professional development and business development hours.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate has:

A minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience (pleading, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation)
The ability to actively and meaningfully assist at trial
Practiced in a private firm with experience taking responsibility for client matters (with supervision). Experience need not be exclusively at a private firm
Prior experience independently identifying issues and anticipating/recommending necessary next steps
Strong academic credentials
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong legal and factual/investigative research skills
Exquisite attention to detail and accurate work product
A commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic
A desire to learn and grow professionally; possesses intellectual curiosity

Must be a current member of the State Bar of California.

If you think you belong on our team, please forward your resume and a writing sample to Heather Larrick, Executive Director (heather.larrick@hogefenton.com). Be sure to include a cover email or letter and your salary expectations.

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