Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation Defense
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Defense
Location: Hybrid San Francisco CA
Compensation: $130000 $200000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Status: Full-time Position available immediately
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship
Compensation Bonuses & Benefits
In addition to a competitive base salary this role offers a robust total rewards package:
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Generous bonus program tied to annual billing metrics (often prepaid throughout the year)
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Annual performance-based bonus
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Partnership track with guidance and support for client development
Benefits include:
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401(k) with employer matching
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Health insurance
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Health savings account (HSA)
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Flexible spending account (FSA)
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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Life insurance
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Parental leave
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for an established civil litigation defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco office. This role is ideal for a California-licensed attorney who is motivated to build strong litigation skills while working in a collaborative supportive and highly engaged environment.
Attorneys in this practice are given meaningful responsibility consistent courtroom exposure and the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators on a wide range of civil defense matters. The firm values professionalism stability and long-term development.
Role Overview
As an Associate Attorney you will be actively involved in all phases of civil litigation from case inception through resolution. You will collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys while developing your own client relationships and litigation style.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:
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Handle court appearances and substantive motion practice
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Draft pleadings and motions with clarity and precision
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Manage and respond to written discovery
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Take and defend depositions
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Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
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Support pre-trial preparation and trial proceedings
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Play an instrumental role in managing and fostering client relationships
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Work collaboratively with experienced litigators on diverse civil defense matters
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.
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Active member of the California State Bar in good standing
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Strong legal writing analytical and oral advocacy skills
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High level of professionalism reliability and sound judgment
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Stable work history demonstrating commitment and growth
Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)
Candidates with the following background will be viewed as particularly strong:
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1 year of civil litigation experience
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Experience handling discovery depositions or motion practice
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Comfort interacting directly with clients and opposing counsel
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Interest in long-term growth partnership track and client development
Who Thrives in This Role
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Attorneys seeking hands-on litigation experience and increasing responsibility
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Professionals who value collaboration mentorship and high-quality legal work
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Litigators looking for a stable long-term platform with advancement opportunities
HireNow Staffing Disclaimer
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
