Litigation Associate

San Jose, CA 95131

Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Legal Job Number: 20367 Pay Rate: $150,000 - $185,000 annually DOE

Job Description

Marquee Legal Staffing has partnered with a national, full-service law firm to recruit candidates for a litigation attorney opening in Silicon Valley. This is a full-time, hybrid associate position with an immediate start date. You will work closely with law firm partners and client businesses, including Fortune 100 companies, on cases involving insurance defense, general liability, and construction defects.

The ideal candidate is someone looking to hit the ground running with new cases while handling multiple responsibilities in a common-sense working environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from inception through trial.
  • Conduct all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial.
  • Represent clients in hearings, arbitrations, and mediations.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients and demonstrate exceptional service and communication.
Qualifications:
  • Two or more years’ experience in defense litigation, including trial experience.
  • A history of practice in general liability, construction law, and/or insurance defense strongly preferred.
  • Extensive experience in all pretrial phases, including client communication, written discovery, motion practice, and depositions of parties and experts.
  • Licensed to practice law in California.
Marquee Staffing’s Legal Division is a team of former attorneys dedicated to helping lawyers locate positions that align with their goals—whether it’s better compensation, a new practice area, improved work/life balance, or a firm culture that truly fits. With industry connections and personal experience in the field, we can help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alexis Cabero
Branch Manager

As Branch Manager, Alexis Cabero oversees recruiting efforts across all divisions while spearheading the Legal and Healthcare divisions. She leads a team of recruiters and drives talent strategies that support a wide range of business needs. Alexis specializes in identifying top-tier professionals in accounting & finance, legal support, medical devices, administrative operations, customer service, engineering, and human resources.

A graduate of the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Arts and Digital Media, Alexis began her recruiting career in 2014 staffing assisted living facilities—matching compassionate healthcare professionals with clients who needed dedicated, non-medical personal care. Her experience has since expanded into high-volume recruiting, professional staffing, and niche talent acquisition, placing candidates in roles such as Staff Accountants, AP/AR Specialists, Payroll professionals, Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and other essential positions.

Alexis is passionate about helping individuals recognize and reach their full potential. She takes a consultative, personalized approach with every candidate, using a thorough discovery process to understand their strengths and align them with meaningful opportunities exclusive to Marquee Staffing.

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