Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-3 years of meaningful experience in civil litigation. The attorney will work on a variety of substantive litigation matters, including complex litigation, corporate and partnership disputes, contract disputes, and intellectual property disputes. The ideal candidate should have experience in drafting pleadings/motions, responding to written discovery, managing document discovery, and possess superior legal writing skills. Experience with depositions, arguing motions, pre-trial preparation, trials, and arbitrations is a plus.

Duties:

• Handle a diverse caseload of substantive litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Respond to written discovery requests and manage document discovery.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various litigation issues.
• Assist with deposition preparation and participate in depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on case strategy.
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide legal advice and counsel.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.
• Assist with settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing.
• 2-3 years of meaningful experience in civil litigation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, and legal documents.
• Experience with written discovery and document management.
• Superior legal writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:

• 2-3 years of meaningful experience in civil litigation.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, and legal documents.
• Experience with written discovery and document management.
• Superior legal writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with court procedures and litigation processes.

The law firm is based in San Francisco, California. Areas of expertise include trial and litigation law. The legal practice was established in 1975. Seventeen practiced attorneys are staffed at the firm. General corporate counseling, mergers-acquisitions, public offerings and tax are a number of their practice areas. Attorneys are recipients of top honors from a leading industry periodical. Pro-bono work is supported at the firm.