Job description

About Us:

Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP (“SMT”) is a premier law firm based in the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country just north of San Francisco. SMT’s 24 attorneys represent sophisticated clients locally and nationally in a wide variety of matters, including business, litigation, estate planning, intellectual property, labor and employment law, and real property in a wide variety of industries including high tech, wine, and craft beer. At SMT, we deliver top-notch advice and service to our clients while maintaining a strong work-life balance for our attorneys and staff. SMT prides itself in focusing on practical and technical training and hands-on mentoring. Deeply involved in the North Bay community, SMT encourages its employees to actively contribute to our community by volunteering for and serving on the boards of local organizations.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with trial experience to join our Santa Rosa office to work directly on a broad range of civil litigation disputes in the areas of business, trusts and estates, employment, personal injury and intellectual property. We offer a competitive starting salary commensurate with experience, a bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package. SMT offers continued professional development in a firm with a well-earned reputation for providing high-quality, effective, and efficient legal services. SMT values client service, collegiality, kindness, and quality of life. Our employees have voted us one of the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 5 years.

About the Candidate:

· Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California

· Trial experience is required.

· Skillful analysis and synthesis of diverse subject matter

· Superior drafting, writing, research, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail

· Strong work ethic that thrives in both independent and highly collaborative, fast-paced environments

· Extensive experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including trial preparation, discovery, motions, depositions, trial, and other court appearances.

· Demonstrated proficiency in oral advocacy on behalf of clients at hearings, mediation, trial, and arbitration.

· Effective and appropriate communicator with opposing counsel, clients, pro se parties, litigation team members, and the courts.

· Ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously.

· Ambitious/highly motivated, leadership skills, good strategic judgment, common sense, and ability to handle day-to-day demands and workflow

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95404: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• civil trial: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California Bar License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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