Complex Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate with over five years of experience to join its San Francisco office. The role involves handling complex commercial litigation and sophisticated business and trade secret disputes. The ideal candidate will possess strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Duties

• Manage key workstreams such as motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and pretrial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and make court appearances.
• Engage in direct client contact and assume responsibility for cases.

Requirements

• Over five years of complex commercial litigation and trade secret experience in a law firm setting.
• Proactive team player with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent academic credentials; judicial clerkship is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar required.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive bonus system with opportunities for productivity, business generation, and merit-based bonuses.

With a strong commitment to pro bono work, diversity, and community involvement, this firm is dedicated to provide outstanding legal service domestically and internationally. Their legal professionals manage a variety of complex matters including health care, litigation, construction, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, tax, OSHA, ERIDA, finance, and government contractor services. This firms San Francisco office is looking to attract highly efficient and effective legal experts.