BUSINESS LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Hoge Fenton, a venerable multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, is actively recruiting for a mid-level (3-5 years) associate attorney with substantive business litigation experience.This position may be based in our Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), Peninsula (San Mateo), or Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose) office; however, at least 2 days a week would be in person in the San Jose office. Periodic travel between our offices is necessary, as this associate will work with attorneys in all office locations.Job Requirements The successful candidate : possesses strong working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Codehas experience preparing pleadings; preparing discovery demands and responses; motion practice; appearing in court; taking and defending depositions; and preparing for and participating in mediations and settlement negotiationsworks well with others, in teams, and across practice groupshas private law practice experience, with some experience taking responsibility for client matters (with supervision) and disciplined contemporaneous time entryhas experience independently identifying issues and anticipating / recommending strategy in litigationhas strong academic credentialshas excellent written and oral communication skillshas strong legal and factual / investigative research skillshas an exquisite attention to detail and accuracyis committed to excellence and has a strong work ethichas a desire to learn and grow professionallywants to invest in building a future with a mid-sized law firmMust be an active member of the State Bar of California and in good standing.The annual base salary range for this position is $155,000 to $200,000. This salary range represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.We offer our associates a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), a student loan repayment benefit, paid parental leave, teleworking opportunities, and a no-accrual vacation policy.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.Hoge Fenton has a strong commitment to diversity. We strive to recruit and retain a work force 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $155,000 - $200,000