Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate in San Francisco to join its global litigation practice. The team consists of experienced litigators and former government officials, providing expertise in handling complex disputes across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves collaboration with antitrust, enforcement, and commercial teams on high-stakes cases.

Duties

• Collaborate with antitrust and enforcement teams on complex litigation matters.
• Engage in high-stakes trials and intellectually challenging cases.
• Manage multi-jurisdictional disputes and government challenges.
• Contribute to crisis management and media handling strategies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in a large law firm or government agency preferred.
• Outstanding academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in California required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary.
• Generous bonus structure for exceptional performance.

This multipractice, international firm has more than 700 lawyers across 11 U.S. and European offices. It offers services in more than 30 practice areas and industry concentrations. The San Francisco office is one of the smaller offices, but it is growing and very important to the success of the entire firm. Compensation and billable hours requirements are on a level with other firms of this size.