Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a growing legal team in San Francisco, California, with a focus on retail trade and environmental matters. This role is suited for a lawyer with 2+ years of experience who can handle litigation and regulatory work with confidence, sound judgment, and strong written advocacy. The position offers meaningful client exposure, collaboration with experienced attorneys, and a clear path for career growth within a supportive practice.

Responsibilities:
• Represent clients in disputes involving consumer protection, advertising, environmental compliance, and related commercial litigation matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal filings with careful attention to legal strategy and factual detail.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical guidance on environmental regulations and consumer product compliance requirements.
• Support case development through depositions, discovery management, factual analysis, and coordination of litigation strategy.
• Defend claims arising under California statutes and federal environmental laws, including matters involving product-related allegations and contamination issues.
• Work directly with clients to assess risk, communicate case developments, and deliver business-oriented legal recommendations.
• Manage multiple active matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced practice environment.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff across practice groups while also handling assignments independently when needed.• At least 2 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in civil litigation, environmental law, or consumer protection matters.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, and other litigation documents effectively.
• Experience participating in depositions and handling core litigation responsibilities from case intake through resolution.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound legal judgment, and close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities and work successfully both independently and as part of a team.