Litigation Associate (1-4 yrs) - San Diego

Litigation Associate

Our client, an Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 1+ years of experience to join its Litigation Practice in either San Diego or San Francisco.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking exposure to sophisticated, high-profile litigation matters within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced litigators on complex disputes while receiving substantial responsibility and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of complex litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and draft:
  • Motions
  • Briefs
  • Pleadings
  • Discovery requests and responses
  • Memoranda and other litigation-related documents
• Manage document productions and discovery workflows
• Support litigation strategy development and case evaluation
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex disputes
• Contribute to client alerts, articles, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives
• Participate in business development and client relationship activities
• Work directly with clients and litigation teams to advance case objectives

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
• 1+ years of complex litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience handling discovery and document production
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to client service
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus:

• White collar defense
• Government investigations
• Internal investigations
• Real estate litigation

Additional consideration will be given to candidates with:

• Judicial clerkship experience
• Prior law firm litigation experience
• Experience handling sophisticated commercial disputes

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex and impactful litigation matters while building strong advocacy and case management skills. Attorneys benefit from:

• Exposure to high-profile litigation matters
• Significant responsibility early in their careers
• Direct collaboration with experienced trial lawyers
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Participation in business development and thought leadership initiatives
• A collaborative, results-driven culture

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $235,000 - $365,000 annually
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Professional development and CLE opportunities
• Additional wellness and employee support programs

Locations

• San Diego, California
• San Francisco, California

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid work environment
• Attorneys are expected to work in-office regularly as part of a collaborative team culture