Commercial Litigation Attorney

Commercial Litigation Attorney

Litigation Associate (Plaintiff-Side Commercial Litigation)

$180,000 - $240,000 ($15,000 - $20,000 Per Month)

Location: San Francisco Bay Area or Seattle

I'm working with a nationally respected plaintiff-side litigation practice seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who wants significant responsibility, meaningful trial experience, and the chance to advocate for plaintiffs in complex, high-stakes litigation.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a litigation associate who is passionate about representing individuals, businesses, and organizations in impactful cases. The practice is known for handling sophisticated plaintiff-side matters, often involving significant legal and societal issues, and offers associates hands-on experience rarely found at larger defense-oriented firms.

You'll work closely with accomplished trial lawyers and play a meaningful role in all phases of litigation, from case investigation through trial and appeal.

What You'll Do

• Manage and support complex plaintiff-side commercial and civil litigation matters.
• Conduct pre-filing investigations and case evaluations.
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Handle written discovery and complex ESI matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations, hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.
• Work on appellate matters as needed.
• Serve in first-chair and second-chair capacities as experience and case needs allow.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Courtroom experience and comfort appearing before judges.
• Experience managing complex discovery and electronic discovery (ESI).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and case management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to professional growth.
• Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus, but not required.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work exclusively on the plaintiff side, advocating for clients in significant and often precedent-setting matters.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of complex litigation cases.
• Receive substantial responsibility and client contact early in your career.
• Opportunity for meaningful trial experience.
• Collaborative team environment dedicated to pursuing justice and achieving results for plaintiffs.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Reimbursement for MCLE programs, including travel seminars and conferences.
• Planned opportunities for some remote work.
• Participation in a company 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy.