Our client is seeking an associate with at least two years of relevant experience to join its Business and Commercial Litigation group in San Francisco. The role offers meaningful involvement in complex disputes from early case assessment through resolution, with opportunities to contribute to strategy, advocacy, discovery, and client service.
The Work
- Support complex litigation, arbitration, investigations, and dispute-resolution matters from inception through resolution, working with the team to advance client objectives.
- Analyze factual and legal issues, conduct research, assess litigation risks and opportunities, and contribute to practical case strategies.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, witness outlines, correspondence, and other litigation work product.
- Manage discovery activities, including document review and production, privilege analysis, and e-discovery, while coordinating with clients and internal teams.
- Conduct or defend depositions and witness interviews, and support factual investigations, with responsibilities calibrated to experience.
- Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings; participate in proceedings and settlement negotiations as appropriate.
What You Bring
- At least two years of relevant Business and Commercial litigation experience.
- Admission to the California Bar is required.
- Experience with California state court matters is required.
- Strong legal research, analysis, writing, and drafting skills, including the ability to prepare clear and persuasive litigation documents.
- Ability to assess legal and business risks, exercise sound professional judgment, and develop practical solutions.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, experts, and opposing counsel, as well as independently.
- A federal court clerkship is a plus; directly applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
Work on complex disputes across the full matter lifecycle, with opportunities to contribute to strategy, discovery, written advocacy, and client-facing work.
The position also provides ongoing development in legal, business, leadership, and technology skills, and may offer a hybrid arrangement determined at hiring.
This opportunity is being conducted confidentially.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $225,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications, with medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.