Associate - Business Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled and highly qualified litigation associate with two to five years of general litigation experience to join its business litigation practice in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have a high level of academic achievement from a highly ranked law school, strong legal writing skills, and related experience. Previous experience as a judicial clerk is strongly preferred but not required.

Duties

• Participate actively in case strategy, depositions, and motion practice.
• Engage in client counseling and trial work.
• Examine witnesses and argue pre-trial motions in federal and state trials.

Requirements

• Two to five years of general litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing skills and related experience.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor from a highly ranked law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.
• Vacation and leave time, including parental and sabbatical leave.
• Paid holidays.

Founded in 1962, this California based law firm specializes in consumer products and manufacturing, energy and natural resources, financial services, litigation, real estate, technology, business transactions, wine, and private clients. Committed to diversity and equality, this firm has diversity scholarship, pipeline internship, and women's leadership programs. The diversity makes the firm stronger and enables them to deliver strong legal advice. The firm is very supportive of achieving personal satisfaction and professional accomplishment and offers a competitive salary with benefits package. The firm has received numerous recognitions and accolades for professional achievements. The firm has obtained certification as a green business. Believing in giving back, the firm and the attorneys are actively involved in the local communities.