Commercial Litigation Associate
A bit about us:
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.
About the role
My client seeks associates (3-5 years’ experience) for its San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Monica offices to join its commercial litigation practice group.
- Competitive salary with significant bonus potential
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Reimbursement for MCLE programs, including travel seminars and conferences
- Opportunities for some remote work
- Participation in a company 401K plan with a discretionary matching policy
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:
- Work as a true team—everyone fighting together for the underdog
- Have 50 years of success representing people or entities in cases involving only just principles or causes
- Be an exceptional law practice with nationally well-regarded attorneys
- Use an innovative approach to litigate complex matters
- Seek to recruit legal talent of those who are traditionally underrepresented
- Commit to building a diverse and inclusive law firm, striving daily to foster a culture of inclusion and respect, as employees with varied experiences and insights contribute to our offices’ richness and vibrancy
- Commit to promoting women and people of color to leadership roles inside and outside the firm
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
- 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
Schedule
Not specified
Pay
$15,000 to $20,000 per month, with Bonus opportunity, depending on experience level.
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