Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

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About the role

We are seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney to join a leading practice in one of the following locations: San Francisco, CA; Newport Beach, CA; Alexandria, VA; West Palm Beach, FL; or Austin, TX. This is a full-time, hybrid role focused on commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, public law, administrative law, and appellate litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial and corporate litigation matters
• Draft and argue motions in state and federal courts
• Support regulatory investigations and enforcement actions
• Manage assigned cases with increasing independence
• Conduct written discovery and oversee document productions
• Conduct legal research and draft substantive legal memoranda
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and mediations
• Assist with trial preparation and litigation strategy

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar admission in the state where the role is based:
  • San Francisco, CA / Newport Beach, CA — Active California Bar admission required
  • Alexandria, VA — Active Virginia Bar admission required
  • West Palm Beach, FL — Active Florida Bar admission required
  • Austin, TX — Active Texas Bar admission required

  Candidates not yet admitted in the relevant state but eligible for admission by waiver, reciprocity, or upcoming exam may be considered; please indicate timeline in your application.

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience
• Experience handling matters in state and/or federal court
• Experience drafting dispositive motions
• Discovery management experience

Qualifications

Strong Plus: AmLaw/boutique firm experience, government/regulatory/appellate background, judicial clerkship experience.

Pay

$160,000–$195,000 base, depending on location and experience. San Francisco and Newport Beach roles are generally at the upper end of this range; Alexandria, West Palm Beach, and Austin roles are generally at the lower-to-mid end, consistent with local market rates. Final offer will be based on the candidate's location, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid work model.