What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Hopkins & Carley?
Lathrop GPM is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our San Jose office.
Experience with handling real estate, fraud, breach of contract, breach of lease, and related general commercial litigation matters is preferred. Candidates should have an active California law license and be in good standing, strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, excellent client service skills, outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. A desire to appear in court and confident oral communication skills are required. Deposition and court appearance experience are ideal, but not required.
The current anticipated salary range is $145,000 - $240,000. Actual initial salary may be above or below the identified range and will be based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law. A full comprehensive benefit plan is provided and includes health care, retirement plan, parental leave, and short/long term disability.
We are not accepting recruiter submissions at this time.
To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript and a writing sample.
We offer a hybrid working environment, a “Dress for Your Day” work setting, monetary support for attorneys’ business development efforts, and professional support – both formally and informally – through our Professional Development programming, mentor program, and inclusion networks.
Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with 13 offices nationwide. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.
We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients, and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.
Salary : $145,000 - $240,000
