BUSINESS LITIGATION ASSOCIATE WITH 3-5 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Hoge Fenton, a venerable multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, is actively recruiting for a mid-level (3-5 years) associate 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. 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 Code
• has 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 negotiations
• works well with others, in teams, and across practice groups
• has private law practice experience, with some experience taking responsibility for client matters (with supervision) and disciplined contemporaneous time entry
• has experience independently identifying issues and anticipating/recommending strategy in litigation
• has strong academic credentials
• has excellent written and oral communication skills
• has strong legal and factual/investigative research skills
• has an exquisite attention to detail and accuracy
• is committed to excellence and has a strong work ethic
• has a desire to learn and grow professionally
• wants to invest in building a future with a mid-sized law firm

Must be an active member of the State Bar of California and in good standing.

The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $175,000. 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.