Senior Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Litigation Associate Attorney with 5-7 years of robust experience. The ideal candidate will bring a profound interest in complex civil litigation and regulatory enforcement/investigation matters. This position requires strong academic qualifications, exceptional writing skills, and a valid license to practice law in California. The role offers an attractive benefits package, encompassing a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan.

Duties:

• Spearhead and manage complex civil litigation cases, providing leadership to the legal team.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on regulatory enforcement and investigation matters.
• Draft and produce high-quality legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and before regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and execution.
• Oversee and conduct depositions, interviews, and client consultations.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients, navigating intricate litigation issues.
• Stay abreast of evolving laws and regulations relevant to the practice area.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of substantial experience in litigation.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in California.
• Proven interest in complex civil litigation and regulatory enforcement/investigation matters.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently under pressure.

Skills:

• Profound interest in complex civil litigation and regulatory enforcement/investigation matters.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead a legal team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in conducting depositions, court proceedings, and client interactions.

The small San Francisco office of this firm, one of the oldest and largest law firms in the world, focuses on corporate law. In particular, the corporate practice concentrates on three areas: corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and private finance. The office represents clients in a wide variety of industries, including: technology and e-commerce, healthcare, and commercial and investment banking. The firm generally looks for attorneys who are well-rounded and have a sense of humor and seems to prefer top students from second-tier law schools over mediocre students from top schools. Salaries are competitive, and associates describe the firms formal training programs as phenomenal. One associate reports that the firm hires a tremendous amount of lateral attorneys.