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LHH US • Oakland, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

LHH is working with a great firm who is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to assist a busy team during a high-demand period. The ideal candidate will have strong deposition experience, excellent writing skills, and a solid background in civil litigation. Construction law experience is highly preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
  • Prepare and review legal documents
  • Conduct depositions and manage case strategy
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely case progression

Qualifications :

  • 5+ years of solid litigation experience (civil litigation required; construction law preferred)
  • Deposition experience strongly preferred
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills
  • Must be actively licensed with the California Bar
  • Prior experience with mid-to-large law firms preferred
  • Stability in work history; client will not consider solo practitioners or candidates running their own practice
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Writing samples required with submission
  • For temp-to-perm consideration, candidate must be local and able to work in-office
  • Client may request school transcripts during the process
  • Job Details :

  • Job Title : Contract Litigation Attorney
  • Location : Oakland, CA
  • Work Arrangement : Remote option available for short-term; Temp-to-Perm requires local candidate for in-office work
  • Duration : 1-2 months (temp) or temp-to-perm
  • Pay Rate : $70-$85 / hour (based on experience)
  • Start Date : Immediate
  • Bar Requirement : Must be actively licensed in California
  • Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
  • Pay Details : $70.00 to $85.00 per hour

    Search managed by : Deavonnie Spadoni

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https : / / www- uat.lhh.com / us / en / candidate -privacy

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Massachusetts Candidates Only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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