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Pacer Group

Litigation Associate

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Overview

Director-Client Services, Delivery and Operations – Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Position: Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Civil Litigation Defense Attorney to join our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will be a licensed California attorney with 2–3 years of civil litigation experience who is eager to take on significant case responsibility in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Note: This range is provided by Pacer Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage cases and report directly to a partner.
  • Handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, mediations, motions, and client communications.
  • Draft and argue motions; take and defend depositions.
  • Prepare cases for trial and participate in trials when opportunities arise.
  • Provide regular case updates to clients.

Qualifications

  • Active membership in the California State Bar (Required).
  • 2–3 years of civil litigation experience , including depositions and motion practice (Preferred).
  • Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to commute or relocate to San Francisco, CA 94105 prior to start.
  • Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Bonus Program: Generous bonus structure tied to billing metrics, plus annual performance bonus.
  • Insurance: Paid medical insurance (with zero contribution plans), dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Retirement: 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules, hybrid/remote work options, parental and family leave.
  • Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, training and formal mentoring, professional development support, and partnership track opportunities.

Seniority

  • Associate

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Legal

Industries

  • Legal Services

We’re not posting the additional roles or job updates beyond this description. Please apply through the official posting for current opportunities.

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