Pay: $175,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Work on sophisticated, high-impact litigation spanning commercial disputes, regulatory matters, and public law challenges.
- Get meaningful responsibility early, with direct exposure to clients, strategy, and case development.
- Join a lean, high-performing team where your work will be visible and your voice will matter.
- Handle substantive motions, discovery, hearings, and strategic matters instead of being limited to narrow support work.
- Grow alongside experienced partners in a practice known for taking on complex, significant disputes.
- Enjoy the stability of a respected, multi-office law firm with a national platform and a broad, diverse client base.
Location San Francisco, CA. Preferably on-site with hybrid flexibility, with at least 3 days per week in the office.
Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation experience in the relevant practice area and active California Bar admission.
About Us We are a nationally recognized litigation and business law firm handling complex matters across commercial litigation, regulatory disputes, constitutional and public law issues, employment matters, and other high-stakes conflicts. Our team is known for taking on meaningful, challenging work with conviction, strategy, and a strong commitment to client outcomes. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Handle substantive litigation matters involving commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement, and public law challenges
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and other key case documents
- Manage written discovery, motion practice, and day-to-day case responsibilities with increasing independence
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy discussions
- Work closely with partners on case strategy, legal analysis, and overall matter development
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties
- Support matters involving contract disputes, business torts, fiduciary duty claims, governance disputes, and administrative challenges
- Help manage multiple workstreams efficiently in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous practice
Qualifications
- 3+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court
- Experience in commercial litigation, regulatory matters, public law, or a closely related litigation practice area
- Strong experience drafting substantive motions and managing discovery
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong professional judgment and ability to manage multiple matters effectively
- Active California Bar admission required
- Background from a strong law firm, litigation boutique, government practice, or judicial clerkship is preferred
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will join a smart, driven team that gives associates real responsibility, meaningful client contact, and direct involvement in important cases. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants sophisticated work, close partner collaboration, and a practice where they can continue building real courtroom and case management experience. We value strong thinking, strong writing, and attorneys who want to do impactful work in a collegial but high-level environment.
JPC-899
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance