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Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney - Commercial, Regulatory, and Public Law

$175k - $205k

Orion Placement

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

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