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DeHay & Elliston, LLP seeks an attorney to join its Walnut Creek, California office.

Bianca Garcia | Published on 3/1/2022

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY         WALNUT CREEK           FEBRUARY 2022

DeHay & Elliston, LLP seeks an attorney to join its Walnut Creek, California office.  DeHay & Elliston, a nationally recognized litigation firm with seven offices across the United States, is committed to both a work-life balance and diversity in the legal profession.  Most of our attorneys work remotely several days a week, and we are open to arrangements for partial remote work. This position requires a candidate who is an active member of the California State Bar with a minimum of four years of experience as a litigation attorney.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Civil litigation or toxic tort/asbestos defense experience preferred.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability and willingness to look at a problem from a new or different perspective and design a unique solution.
  • Familiarity with or desire to learn about the science underlying toxic tort litigation.
  • Must have ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Job Duties:

  • Working up a case from initial client contact to trial (under the guidance of a supervising attorney).
  • Preparing and responding to discovery.
  • Preparing and arguing motions, including dispositive motions.
  • Taking percipient and expert depositions.
  • Trial preparation and support.

Job Type:

  • Full-time

Experience and Requirements:

  • Attorney: 4+ years (Preferred)
  • Active Member of California State Bar (Required)

DeHay offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance. Voluntary benefits, including vision and flexible spending accounts; in addition to our 401 (k) plan.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Jennifer Sandner at jsandner@dehay.com.  All applications will be kept in strictest confidence. No phone calls please.