Commercial Litigation Associate

About the role

We are driven by a deep commitment to justice, fairness, and accountability. For decades, our team of seasoned trial lawyers has delivered impactful results across a wide range of litigation matters, including federal and state false claims actions, employment law, securities and antitrust litigation, consumer class actions, personal injury, and whistleblower advocacy. Our clients are as diverse as the cases we take on, ranging from individuals and consumers to corporations, nonprofits, and unions.

Over the years, our attorneys have been recognized by prestigious publications and industry rankings, including the National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List,” California Lawyer’s “Attorney of the Year,” The Daily Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers in California,” CAOC’s “Consumer Attorney of the Year,” and Northern California Super Lawyers.

Why join us?

• A competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Reimbursement for MCLE programs, including travel seminars and conferences.
• Planned opportunities for some remote work. (Helpful during pandemic life and beyond!)
• Participation in a company 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy.

Job Details

• The firm handles "once in a lifetime" cases on a routine basis.
• The level of variety of cases is unparalleled among plaintiffs'-side firms.
• Opportunity to serve as both first- and second-chair on a variety of matters at different stages of litigation, including pre-filing investigation and client intake, drafting of complaints, law and motion, written discovery, taking and defending depositions, working with experts, trial preparation, bench and jury trials, and appeals.

Qualifications

• Smart, engaging, creative, public-spirited, with a positive growth mindset.
• Excited to work well with diverse teams of attorneys and staff, and also comfortable working individually.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• 3-5 years’ litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experienced with depositions and in court.
• Experienced managing complex discovery and ESI.
• (Prior federal clerkship...a plus, but not a prerequisite.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Reimbursement for MCLE programs, including travel seminars and conferences.
• Planned opportunities for some remote work. (Helpful during pandemic life and beyond!)
• Participation in a company 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy.

Pay

Salary Range = $15,000 to $20,000 per month, with Bonus opportunity, depending on experience level.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Smart, engaging, creative, public-spirited, with a positive growth mindset.
• Excited to work well with diverse teams of attorneys and staff, and also comfortable working individually.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• 3-5 years’ litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experienced with depositions and in court.
• Experienced managing complex discovery and ESI.
• (Prior federal clerkship...a plus, but not a prerequisite.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Reimbursement for MCLE programs, including travel seminars and conferences.
• Planned opportunities for some remote work. (Helpful during pandemic life and beyond!)
• Participation in a company 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy.

Pay

Salary Range = $15,000 to $20,000 per month, with Bonus opportunity, depending on experience level.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Smart, engaging, creative, public-spirited, with a positive growth mindset.
• Excited to work well with diverse teams of attorneys and staff, and also comfortable working individually.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• 3-5 years’ litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experienced with depositions and in court.
• Experienced managing complex discovery and ESI.
• (Prior federal clerkship...a plus, but not a prerequisite.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Reimbursement for MCLE programs, including travel seminars and conferences.
• Planned opportunities for some remote work. (Helpful during pandemic life and beyond!)
• Participation in a company 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy.

Pay

Salary Range = $15,000 to $20,000 per month, with Bonus opportunity, depending on experience level.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Smart, engaging, creative, public-spirited, with a positive growth mindset.
• Excited to work well with diverse teams of attorneys and staff, and also comfortable working individually.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• 3-5 years’ litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experienced with depositions and in court.
• Experienced managing complex discovery and ESI.
• (Prior federal clerkship...a plus, but not a prerequisite.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Reimbursement for MCLE programs, including travel seminars and conferences.
• Planned opportunities for some remote work. (Helpful during pandemic life and beyond!)
• Participation in a company 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy.

Pay

Salary Range = $15,000 to $20,000 per month, with Bonus opportunity, depending on experience level.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Smart, engaging, creative, public-spirited, with a positive growth mindset.
• Excited to work well with diverse teams of attorneys and staff, and also comfortable working individually.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• 3-5 years’ litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experienced with depositions and in court.
• Experienced managing complex discovery and ESI.
• (Prior federal clerkship...a plus, but not a prerequisite.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Reimbursement for MCLE programs, including travel seminars and conferences.
• Planned opportunities for some remote work. (Helpful during pandemic life and beyond!)
• Participation in a company 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy.

Pay

Salary Range = $15,000 to $20,000 per month, with Bonus opportunity, depending on experience level.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Smart, engaging, creative, public-spirited, with a positive growth mindset.
• Excited to work well with diverse teams of attorneys and staff, and also comfortable working individually.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• 3-5 years’ litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experienced with depositions and in court.
• Experienced managing complex discovery and ESI.
• (Prior federal clerkship...a plus, but not a prerequisite.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Reimbursement for MCLE programs, including travel seminars and conferences.
• Planned opportunities for some remote work. (Helpful during pandemic life and beyond!)
• Participation in a company 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy.