Litigation Associate (Northern California)
About the role
Burke, Williams & Sorensen is a full-service law firm with deep expertise in litigation and provides high-quality legal services to public agencies, private entities, and individuals throughout California. Burke offers a collaborative environment where attorneys work alongside seasoned practitioners to deliver effective and strategic representation. We are seeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience to join the expanding Litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and be prepared to engage in the following duties:
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Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and additional litigation documents, inclusive of motions for summary judgment
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Engage with insurance professionals, in-house clients, experts, third-party administrators, opposing counsel, and witnesses
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Take and defend depositions, including of key party witnesses and experts
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Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues
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Participate in client interviews and witness preparation, for depositions and at trial
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Attend and participate in mediations
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Attend court hearings, argue motions, and assist in trial proceedings as appropriate.
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Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and partners throughout all stages of litigation, from inception through trial
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Assist in the defense of complex civil litigation matters, including:
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General liability cases, encompassing high-value claims arising from motor vehicle collisions, trucking litigation, premises liability, workplace accidents, professional negligence, and products liability disputes, including cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death