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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