Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with over three years of experience to join its high-profile litigation team in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive complex litigation skill set and demonstrate proficiency in legal research, brief-writing, and discovery processes.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft briefs.
• Manage document production and discovery.
• Support practice growth through client development activities.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a results-driven approach.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in complex litigation matters.
• Experience in consumer class action law preferred.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and balance responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.

Education

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted or eligible for admission in California.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and brief-writing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.