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Job Description
Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney
Zenere, Cowden & Stoddard APC is a boutique civil litigation defense firm in Santa Clara, CA specializing in medical malpractice, elder abuse, premises liability (premises of the health care facilities we represent), and representation of physicians, nurses, and other health care providers before their respective licensing boards.
We have an immediate opening for a full-time associate with 2-7 years of experience in medical malpractice, but we will consider strong candidates with substantive experience in civil litigation. Responsibilities will include drafting and responding to written discovery, motion practice, taking and defending depositions, and court appearances. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can also work effectively in a team environment.
Benefits
We offer a challenging career representing some of the preeminent health care facilities, physicians, and health care professionals in Northern California. Salary range $140,000 – $175,000 depending on experience. Opportunity for a bonus depending on performance. We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a 401k with an employer match.
How to Contact Us
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter with their resume, a writing sample, and a sample deposition transcript to Marc Cowden at mcowden@zcslawfirm.com. Please use the subject line “Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney”.
Jeff Dominic Price, Esq., an attorney from Southern California, is looking for a legal assistant to assist with a jury trial in federal court (USDC-ND-San Jose), starting on November 13, 2026. He needs assistance with jury selection, Voir Dire, handling of exhibits, and courtroom logistics. The case is a civil rights case and is scheduled to last about 5 days.
Candidate with technical skills and trial assistance experience is needed, as well as experience with jury selection research, etc.
Attorney would prefer to work out a flat rate fee arrangement directly with the candidate.
Deadline for applicants by November 2, 2026 (but please apply immediately if this job is for you).
Jeff Dominic Price JDP•PC
23465 Civic Center Way, Bldg 9
Malibu, California 90265
Email: jdp@jdpfirm.com
Phone: 310-451-2222
Berliner Cohen is a dynamic, high-stakes civil litigation firm located in the heart of San Jose. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional advocacy for our clients in commercial litigation, employment law, real estate litigation and appellate advocacy. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment where sharp legal minds and highly skilled support staff work as a cohesive team to achieve outstanding results.
Position Overview
We are seeking a sophisticated Litigation Specialist who bridges the gap between an elite Litigation Secretary and an analytical Paralegal. The ideal candidate possesses an understanding of California civil procedure, exceptional organizational instincts, and the capability to handle substantive litigation support. You will be the operational backbone of our trial attorneys, managing complex filings while actively assisting with case management, including organizing client documents, managing the processing of discovery, and helping prepare documents for motion filing and trial readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation & Calendar Management (Secretarial Mastery)
- State & Federal Filing: State-court e-filing via TrueFiling/OneLegal and federal e-filing via CM/ECF. Strict adherence to local rules for the Appellate District, all California Superior Courts, and District Courts of California.
- Document Formatting: Structure, format, and generate tables of contents and authorities (TOC/TOA) for complex legal memoranda, motions, and appellate briefs.
- Communication: Working with the clients on deadlines, responding to attorney communications and managing multiple calendars.
Substantive Case Support (Paralegal Capabilities)
- Discovery Coordination: Draft basic discovery requests and responses; help format, bates-stamp, and organize document productions; manage index logs and materials with lawyers and paralegals.
- Pleadings & Motions: Assist in drafting routine notices, stipulations, proposed orders, and gathering exhibits.
- Trial & Deposition Prep: Aiding legal professionals with compiling deposition exhibits, coordinate witness logistics, assemble trial notebooks, and assist with exhibit lists.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive civil litigation experience in California. Experience in a fast-paced defense or plaintiff-side firm is highly valued.
- Procedural Expertise: Thorough, working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and Superior Court Local Rules.
- Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Pro. NetDocs a plus. Experience with TOC/TOA generation tools is also a benefit.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to maintain composure under tight litigation deadlines.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: careers@berliner.com
The candidate must be willing to work out of our San Jose office (no remote work available).
The successful candidate’s hourly rate for this position is $52 to $62 an hour, reasonably expected to be set within this range; however, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The listed range is for someone with at least 5 years of experience supporting litigation attorneys.