General Liability Attorney in Oakland

Job Description

Location: Oakland, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Areas: Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Employment Law (PAGA, Wage and Hour), Business Litigation, Toxic Torts, Breach of contract

General Liability Attorney Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced, results-driven General Liability Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling both general liability matters, with strong litigation skills. This position involves managing a diverse caseload, providing strategic legal counsel, and representing clients in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel on general liability matters.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including pre-litigation strategy, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums.
• Advise clients on risk management and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Negotiate settlements and work to resolve disputes in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other correspondence.
• Develop strategies to prevent legal issues and minimize exposure for clients through proactive counsel.
• Stay up to date with changes to provide clients with current and effective legal advice.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience 
• Proven ability to handle a full caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice to clients.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed in CA in good standing.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Bonus opportunities

How to Apply: Apply on-line, or send your resume in confidence to jaimi.harper@gogpac.com. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Call/Text directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.