Pay: $180,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on high-impact, complex litigation that champions justice, protects consumers, and holds powerful organizations accountable.
• Gain exceptional hands-on experience with whistleblower, consumer protection, and class action litigation.
• Take meaningful ownership of cases, from initial investigation and discovery through depositions, courtroom advocacy, and trial.
• Collaborate with accomplished trial attorneys who value mentorship, creative thinking, and professional growth.
• Enjoy substantial bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance your litigation career.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your work can make a lasting difference.

Location

Burlingame, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). This is a fully on-site opportunity offering daily collaboration with an experienced litigation team. We are seeking locally based attorneys who can comfortably commute to our office.

Note

Candidates must be California-barred attorneys with 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in complex civil litigation. The ideal candidate has 3 to 7 years of experience, strong legal writing skills, and hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, and court proceedings. Candidates from in-house or solo practice backgrounds are welcome to apply if they have relevant litigation experience.

About Us

We are an established, highly regarded plaintiffs' litigation firm dedicated to pursuing justice through sophisticated, high-stakes cases. Our attorneys work together to protect the rights of individuals, consumers, and organizations while fostering a collaborative environment built on integrity, excellence, and professional development.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle complex whistleblower, consumer protection, and class action litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft compelling pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, electronic discovery (ESI), document review, and case investigations.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and collaborate with expert witnesses.
• Participate in hearings, trial preparation, courtroom proceedings, and appeals.
• Develop litigation strategies and manage substantive aspects of cases from inception through resolution.
• Work closely with senior trial attorneys while building independence and courtroom experience.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 2+ years of substantive civil litigation experience; 3 to 7 years preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and persuasive writing skills.
• Experience with depositions, complex discovery, and courtroom proceedings.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal staff.
• Interest in plaintiffs' litigation, whistleblower matters, consumer protection, or class actions.
• Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus, not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll work alongside talented attorneys who are passionate about achieving meaningful results. We offer opportunities to develop trial skills, take on challenging cases, and grow professionally in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with discretionary matching, professional development and continuing legal education support, and significant bonus opportunities.

If you're ready to take your litigation career further while making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

JPC - 2762

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: CA bar license for Burlingame opening/WA bar license for Seattle opening, 2+ yrs of civil litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 2+ years litigation experience. Ideal 3 to 7 years; in-house and solo practitioners considered.
• If remote: N/A. Fully in-office in Burlingame, CA. Local candidates only.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 3 to 4 yrs: $180K to $195K; 
• 5 to 6 yrs: $195K to $215K; 
• 7 to 8 yrs: $215K to $230K; 
• 9 to 10 yrs: $230K to $240K. Suggested bands based on client-provided $180K to $240K base range, plus bonus.

Submission Email:Darren-

dkelley@cpmlegal.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established plaintiffs' litigation firm specializing in high-stakes whistleblower and consumer class actions. Seeking CA-barred litigation associate with 3 to 7 years of experience, strong discovery/deposition skills, and courtroom exposure. Fully on-site in Burlingame, $180K to $240K base plus bonus.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Litigation Associate Attorney - Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP - JPC- 2762- source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Litigation Associate
• Location: Burlingame, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 2
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Associate, Civil Litigation Attorney, Class Action Associate, Consumer Protection Attorney, Whistleblower Attorney, Qui Tam, Plaintiff Litigation, Complex Civil Litigation

• of hires needed: 1