Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Litigation Associate to join its San Francisco office, focusing on defending gig economy companies in employment-related personal injury matters. This role offers significant client interaction and hands-on litigation experience within a dynamic labor and employment practice.

Duties

• Represent clients in employment-adjacent personal injury litigation
• Conduct detailed factual investigations and case analysis
• Draft and argue motions in court
• Take and defend depositions
• Negotiate directly with opposing counsel
• Work closely with clients on case strategy and case developments

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience
• Experience handling employment-related or personal injury matters preferred
• Strong academic credentials
• Admission to and good standing with the California Bar
• Ability to manage litigation responsibilities independently

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar

Skills

• Strong litigation and courtroom advocacy skills
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities
• Effective oral communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.