Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP · 1 day ago
Litigation Attorney
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expAllen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth LLP is a firm specializing in defending public entities, seeking an associate attorney to join its Public Entity practice group. The role involves representing public entities in various lawsuits, developing litigation strategies, conducting discovery, and participating in trials.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Represent public entities in a variety of lawsuits in state and federal court arising from dangerous condition of public property, inverse condemnation, contract disputes, code enforcement disputes, and constitutional violations under the United States and California Constitutions
Be involved in cases from their initial filing through resolution, trial, or appeal, including developing litigation strategy, conducting discovery (including taking and defending depositions), interacting and communicating directly with clients, writing, and arguing dispositive motions, and participating at trial
Qualification
Required
Three to five years of litigation experience with progressive responsibility for all aspects of pre-trial discovery, including taking and defending depositions, as well as preparing persuasive dispositive motions
A curiosity to learn and practice public entity law
Excellent communication skills
Strong legal writing and researching skills
An interest in developing trial skills and to try cases
A desire to develop business and contribute to the growth of the firm
Outstanding academic credentials from an ABA approved law school
An active license with the California State Bar
Preferred
Public entity litigation experience (either in a public agency or private firm defending public entities)
Experience or knowledge of the California Government Tort Claims Act
Strong experience with motion practice (drafting and arguing demurrers, motions for summary judgment, etc.)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits
Company
Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP
Founded in 2014, Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth is a trial litigation firm specializing in employment and public entity defense.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mark Hazelwood
Partner
Peter Glaessner
Partner
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