Associate Attorney – Litigation -368866

Job ID: 368866

Practice area:- Litigation - Commercial

A law firm seeks a skilled and experienced litigation attorney to join its dynamic legal team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling a variety of legal disputes, demonstrating expertise in case strategy, courtroom advocacy, and legal research. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to complex litigation matters while benefiting from a supportive work environment and professional growth opportunities. Both full-time associate attorneys and contract attorneys with the required experience are encouraged to apply.

• Independently manage a diverse caseload, handling all aspects of litigation from inception through resolution.

• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft persuasive motions, pleadings, and briefs.

• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.

• Engage in pre-trial discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, depositions, and document requests.

• Analyze legal issues, develop strategic case plans, and advise clients on litigation risks and potential outcomes.

• Collaborate with senior attorneys, partners, and support staff to ensure efficient case handling and successful client representation.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and procedural rules affecting litigation matters.

• A minimum of four (4) years of litigation experience in a law firm or equivalent legal setting.

• Strong background in civil litigation, including trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.

• Experience handling motions, discovery, depositions, and settlement negotiations.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team-oriented environment.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active license to practice law in the state of California.

• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and research skills.

• Strong oral advocacy and negotiation abilities.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

• Strong client communication and relationship management skills.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan.

• Health and dental plan contributions.

• Disability insurance coverage.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney looking to take on engaging litigation matters in a collaborative and professional setting.

This full-service business law firm has provided legal services to companies engaged in a wide variety of businesses and helped its clients prosper in the face of rapidly changing laws and challenges by competitors. From offices located on the West Coast and around the Pacific Rim, the attorneys here provide strong advocacy in the fields of appellate, bankruptcy, business litigation, class action, consumer and business lending litigation, corporate and real estate, employment and labor, environmental, healthcare, immigration, insurance, intellectual property, maritime, mortgage banking litigation, products liability, professional liability, public law, securities, unfair business practices, wills, and trusts and probate administration.

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