Available Positions

McCormick Barstow is a leading full-service law firm.  We give attorneys the opportunity to develop and hone their professional skills under the guidance of the highest-caliber attorneys, including Central California’s first and only member of the California State Bar’s Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, 3 attorneys admitted to the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, eight admitted to the American Board of Trial Advocates, 30 NorCal Super Lawyers, 9 NorCal Rising Stars, 2 Mountain States Rising Stars, and 31 AV Rated attorneys. Down our long hallways you will find open doors, a sense of humor, and a diverse group of lawyers with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. We enrich our community through volunteerism and pro bono service, and encourage attorneys’ altruistic involvement in organizations outside of the law.  We also offer a collegial work environment where attorneys are given hands-on experience and meaningful responsibility, competitive salary, significant bonus opportunities, and generous benefits. Consider practicing with us.

We offer a flexible work schedule, a collegial work environment, highly competitive salary, significant bonus opportunities and generous benefits. Motivated, ambitious individuals are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter and self-edited writing sample to Ben Nicholson, Hiring Partner c/o McCormick Barstow LLP, 7647 N. Fresno, Fresno, CA 93720 or via email to ben.nicholson@mccormickbarstow.com. All submissions are kept confidential.

Below are a few of our current needs:

Fresno

Employment Litigation (3+ years of experience)

The Employment Litigation Practice Group at our Fresno office is actively seeking attorneys with 3 plus years practicing in labor and employment law. Experience with wage and hour class actions and PAGA is preferred.

Business Litigation (3+ years of experience)

The Business Litigation Practice Group at our Fresno office is actively hiring associates with 3 or more years’ experience.

Family Law (5+ years of experience)

McCormick Barstow’s Fresno Office is actively hiring associates with 5+ years of experience for the Family Law practice group.  Strong research and writing skills and a willingness to take a lead role in handling cases, meeting with clients and making court appearances is necessary. While Family Law experience is preferred, it is not required.

Professional Liability (2-5 years of experience)

McCormick Barstow’s Fresno Office is actively hiring associates with 2-5 years of experience for its Professional Liability practice group.  While not required, the ideal candidate will have experience representing professionals such as doctors, accountants and attorneys against malpractice claims.

Insurance Defense (2-7 years of experience)

McCormick Barstow’s Fresno Office is actively hiring associates with with 2-7 years of experience in Insurance Defense, Employment and/or School District Defense to assist with matters in the Specialty Litigation practice group.

Modesto

Litigation Attorney (1-10 years of experience)

McCormick Barstow’s Modesto Office has an immediate need for attorneys with 1-10 years of experience for our Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, and Insurance Defense/Specialty (Governmental Entity) practice groups. We offer a collegial work environment where attorneys are given hands-on experience and meaningful responsibility, competitive salary, significant bonus opportunities, and generous benefits. We encourage motivated, ambitious individuals who are not afraid of the courtroom to submit a resume and cover letter.

Family Law (2+ years of experience)

McCormick Barstow LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our Modesto office in our Family Law Practice Group. Qualifications include 2+ years litigation experience, the ability to handle all facets of discovery and trial, strong research and writing skills and law and motion practice and a J.D. from an accredited law school and current good standing with the California State Bar.

Las Vegas

Litigation Defense (4-6 years of experience)

McCormick Barstow’s Las Vegas Office has a need for associates with 4-6 years of experience in Litigation Defense.  Prior court appearance, written discovery and deposition experience preferred. Excellent academic credentials, exceptional writing skills and strong interpersonal skills are a must. Must be a member of the Nevada State Bar.

Candidate Requirements:

• State Bar of Nevada license, active and in good standing
• 4-6 years’ experience in litigation
• Strong and persuasive written, oral and presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team

Cincinnati

McCormick Barstow LLP has an opportunity for an attorney to work with the firm’s Cincinnati-based attorneys in the firm’s Coverage and Bad Faith Practice Group. Members of the Group are licensed in several jurisdictions, including California, Ohio and Washington State, and represent clients in venues across the United States. A remote work relationship will be considered. The preferred candidate has at least three years of experience handling third-party insurance coverage claims or a judicial clerkship of at least two years. Please submit your resume and related communication to Jennifer Nerone via email at jennifer.nerone@mccormickbarstow.com. All submission are kept confidential.

All Locations 

McCormick Barstow has a need for attorneys at all levels to become part of our bad faith litigation and insurance coverage team.  While not necessarily required, the ideal candidate will have experience preparing coverage opinions dealing with liability and property coverages. Experience litigating coverage and bad faith matters, such as appearing in court, preparing discovery and dispositive motions, and attending depositions, is helpful, but not required.