Job Details

San Francisco-based firm is seeking a top-level associate to join our sophisticated litigation practice, with an emphasis on employment work. We try cases, and the successful candidate will gain valuable trial experience and become part of a top-ranked trial firm. Candidates should have 5-10 years of employment experience, excellent academic credentials, and proven analytic ability. Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients, and are key members of our team.

This position will handle a variety of cases in courts and other tribunals throughout the United States but primarily in California. While local candidates are preferred, we may accommodate remote work for exceptional candidates. However, you must be licensed to practice law in California.

Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working on all aspects of litigation from inception through trials and appeals
• Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
• Drafting complex case evaluations and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Conducting, propounding and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
• Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel
• Represent clients in state and federal courts or before government agencies.
• Prepare and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment/adjudication.
• Prepare for and defend lay and expert witness depositions
• Manage case development and investigation, including reporting regularly to partners overseeing cases and clients.

Pursuant with California law, the salary range for this position is negotiable and will be based on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

• Has exceptional writing and analytical skills, and can effectively communicate research into meaningful written work product.
• Is dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic.
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts.
• Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients.
• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration.

Technical skills

• 5-10 years of employment litigation experience is preferred.
• Distinguished, top-tier credentials preferred.
• Strong writing and case management skills, level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills are required.
• Savvy with e-discovery, data/document management applications, and related technologies.
• Previous law firm experience is preferred.

Other requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing.
• Must include a law school transcript and writing sample with application.
• We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.