Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

We are seeking a talented and motivated associate attorney with one to three years of civil litigation experience to join our San Francisco office.

This position is well suited for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, courtroom experience, and close mentorship from experienced litigators. Our associates are not limited to research assignments or isolated portions of cases. They participate in matters from initial evaluation through discovery, depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial.

Our practice includes employment, real estate, business, personal injury, insurance, construction, and other civil litigation matters. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants, providing our attorneys with broad and practical litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafting complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and other pleadings
• Conducting sophisticated legal research and analysis
• Preparing and responding to written discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses
• Preparing for and appearing at hearings, case management conferences, and other court proceedings
• Assisting with and attending mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Evaluating claims, defenses, damages, and settlement strategy
• Managing deadlines and maintaining organized case files
• Developing practical litigation strategies designed to achieve strong client outcomes

Qualifications

• One to three years of civil litigation experience
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Excellent organizational and case-management abilities
• The judgment and confidence to communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• A professional, ethical, and solution-oriented approach to client representation
• Preferred experience: Depositions, courtroom appearances, mediation, or trial experience is preferred but not required. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to develop those skills and assume meaningful responsibility early in their careers.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Reasonable billable-hour expectations
• Hybrid work schedule
• Flexible Friday schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Competitive paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Commuter allowance
• Substantial opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Early opportunities to take depositions, argue motions, and manage cases
• A collegial and collaborative working environment