Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Defense

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. If you do not meet this requirement please do not schedule a call as it will be canceled.

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

• 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
• Collaborate with partners and clients to strategize on case development and resolution
• Prepare legal documents including motions and correspondence
• Participate in occasional trial preparation and proceedings
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates
• Utilize a legal assistant for administrative support

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California
• At least 1 year of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense side)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with court rules calendaring and civil procedure in state and federal courts
• Ability to manage caseload independently and meet billable hour requirements

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Salary range of $130000$185000 per year plus bonuses
• Hybrid flexibility with an attorney cohort in the San Francisco office
• Billable bonus structure ($120/hour over 1860 hours)
• Firm-paid health dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 4% match after six months
• 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

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

JPC-299

CA bar license. 1 year civil litigation experience on defense or plaintiff side

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