Associate Defense Litigation Attorney

Note: This position requires employees to work a hybrid schedule at the San Francisco, CA office.

Note: You must be licensed to practice law in California and have at least 1 year of civil litigation experience. Our client is a well-regarded civil litigation defense firm with a longstanding presence across California and Nevada. Known for its supportive and collaborative environment, the firm provides its attorneys with resources to grow their practice while maintaining work-life balance. They pride themselves on professional development, mentorship, and offering meaningful trial and case-handling experience from the outset.

Serve as primary handling attorney on civil litigation defense cases

Manage all stages of litigation including discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and pre-trial preparation

Prepare legal documents including motions and correspondence

Utilize a legal assistant for administrative support

Must be licensed to practice law in California

At least 1 year of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense side)

Hybrid flexibility with an attorney cohort in the San Francisco office

Billable bonus structure ($120/hour over 1,860 hours)

Firm-paid health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO policy (billable requirements apply)

Parental leave and flexible work options

Onboarding buddy, attorney mentor, and regular CLE/pro bono opportunities

Long-term growth potential with a clear partnership track

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