Business Litigation Associate With 4-7 Years Experience

Profile

Hoge Fenton, a venerable multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, has an immediate opening for a mid-level (4-7 years) associate

with litigation experience.

This position will be based in our Silicon Valley

(downtown San Jose) office. Occasional travel to the Pleasanton and San Mateo offices will be necessary as this position supports litigation attorneys in all our office locations.

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.

We offer our associates a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, EAP (employee assistance program), Technology Credit Union membership, 401(k), the Gradifi 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.  Our associate hours commitment is 1,700 annually (billable), plus professional development and business development hours.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate:

possesses strong working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code

has experience drafting 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 in one’s work

is committed to excellence and 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.

Please note that Hoge Fenton requires that all employees who physically enter the workplace be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

.  In the event of a legal exemption from vaccination, reasonable accommodation will be considered.

Company info

Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel
Phone : +1-650-963-2170
Fax : 650-963-2171
Website : http://www.hogefenton.com