Job Description

A leading San Francisco law firm is seeking an experienced Professional Liability Associate to join theirTeam. As a member of our professional liability team, you will represent legal professionals in a variety of cases involving legal malpractice claims. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams.

Responsibilities
* Handling every aspect of the professional liability claim including propounding and responding to written discovery and taking and defending depositions.
* Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Requirements
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
* Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
* 3+ years of litigation experience required, preferably professional liability experience.
* Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
* Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
Desired Skills and Experience

4+ years of litigation defense experience.
Professional liability litigation experience preferred.
Licensed and in good standing with the CA State Bar.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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