Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 1-6 years of experience handling complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a solid academic background, significant court experience, and the ability to tackle issues of first impression with intellectual creativity. This role involves briefing complex issues, conducting advanced legal research, and managing general litigation matters, including court appearances and settlement negotiations.

Duties:

• Brief complex legal issues, including those of first impression.
• Conduct advanced legal research and analysis.
• Manage general litigation matters, including court appearances and case management.
• Negotiate and draft settlements.
• Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Represent clients in court and other legal proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice and recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and experts to develop case strategies.

Requirements:

• 1-6 years of litigation experience.
• Significant court experience, including experience with court appearances.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal issues and navigate new and unique legal challenges.
• Strong academic record from a top law school.
• Intellectual creativity and the ability to address and resolve novel legal issues.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic record, preferably from a top law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Superior writing and research skills.
• Ability to think creatively and critically about complex legal issues.
• Strong case management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clerkship experience preferred.

This firm has office locations in Chicago and San Francisco. This firm has been recognized as a leader in mass action litigation and plaintiffs' class litigation. The firm specializes in technology on privacy cases. This firm's practice areas include consumer protection, tech, and privacy, commercial litigation, appellate litigation, and employee rights litigation. This firm values the uniqueness of its staff and uses each person's strengths to help create the greatest benefit for each client.