Litigation Associate

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a highly qualified Litigation Associate with 3 to 4 years of experience to join its San Francisco office. This position offers the opportunity to litigate, manage, and try complex matters across various practice areas within a dynamic and collaborative litigation group. The successful candidate will take on a hands-on role in active litigation matters while working closely with experienced partners and associates in a supportive environment. The practice encompasses a broad array of industries and legal issues, including antitrust, construction, insurance recovery, employment, product liability, white collar investigations, higher education, and general commercial litigation.

Location:

• San Francisco, California

Duties:

• Manage and litigate complex cases from inception through trial

• Develop and execute case strategies in collaboration with legal teams

• Conduct fact investigations, draft pleadings and motions, and oversee discovery

• Participate in pretrial, trial, and post-trial activities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues

• Contribute to business development and practice growth

Requirements:

• 3 to 4 years of litigation experience at a mid-sized or large law firm

• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation workflows and contribute to case strategy

• Strong track record handling a variety of litigation types (e.g., commercial, antitrust, white collar, employment, etc.)

• Commitment to high-quality legal work and client service

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar

Skills:

• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills

• Strong research and analytical abilities

• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking capabilities

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills

• Professional interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on high-stakes, diverse litigation matters

• Career development within a collegial and well-supported legal team

• Consideration in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.