Junior Litigation Attorney

Goldfarb & Lipman LLP • Full-time • Oakland, California, United States • $121k - $143k / year • 1w ago

Company Description

Goldfarb & Lipman LLP, an Oakland, California, 33-lawyer, diverse, women-owned, mission-driven law firm focusing on real estate, affordable housing, community economic development, public entity, and land use law. Goldfarb & Lipman has a diverse client base that includes cities, counties, public housing authorities, and private developers, offering attorneys a comprehensive understanding of complex real estate development. The firm is committed to diversity and inclusion and prides itself on collegiality.

Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample via email to: hr@goldfarblipman.com

No phone calls please.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Junior Attorney at Goldfarb & Lipman LLP in Oakland, CA. The Junior Attorney will have the opportunity to work on and use their skills in a wide variety of litigation matters for public and private entity clients, with many former big firm, government, transactional and land use colleagues.

Work Schedule:

This position is primarily hybrid, with two days in-office preferred, but offers flexibility to accommodate individual needs.

Qualifications

Admission to the California State Bar for at least 2 years
2-3 years practicing as a litigation attorney in California
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a strong academic record, demonstrating mastery of core legal principles and a commitment to academic success.
Experience in most aspects of pretrial litigation with a particular focus on law and motion proceedings and oral argument as well as discovery (including experience with electronic discovery)
Legal research and negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong understanding of legal principles and practices
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Experience with petitions for writ of mandate, trial, and appeals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $121,000.00 - $143,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Have you completed the following level of education: Doctor of Law?
Do you have experience with pretrial litigation, including law and motion proceedings, oral argument, and discovery (including electronic discovery)?
This position requires a resume and a cover letter. Have you attached both to your application?
Do you have 2-3 years practicing as a litigation attorney in California?

Application Question(s):

Have you completed the following level of education: Doctor of Law?
Do you have experience with pretrial litigation, including law and motion proceedings, oral argument, and discovery (including electronic discovery)?
This position requires a resume and a cover letter. Have you attached both to your application?
Do you have 2-3 years practicing as a litigation attorney in California?

Application Question(s):

Have you completed the following level of education: Doctor of Law?
Do you have experience with pretrial litigation, including law and motion proceedings, oral argument, and discovery (including electronic discovery)?
This position requires a resume and a cover letter. Have you attached both to your application?
Do you have 2-3 years practicing as a litigation attorney in California?

Application Question(s):

Have you completed the following level of education: Doctor of Law?
Do you have experience with pretrial litigation, including law and motion proceedings, oral argument, and discovery (including electronic discovery)?
This position requires a resume and a cover letter. Have you attached both to your application?
Do you have 2-3 years practicing as a litigation attorney in California?

Ability to Commute:

Oakland, CA 94612 (Required)

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