Civil Defense Litigation Associate

Overview

Civil Litigation Defense Associate Location:

San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco / Walnut Creek) — Hybrid or Remote (California bar required) Compensation:

Up to $200,000 base + performance bonus Seniority:

Associate (1–8 years) Billable Target:

1,850 hours Our client is an established civil litigation defense firm with offices in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Nevada. They’re hiring

three

Associate Attorneys with

1–8 years

of experience to handle a varied civil defense docket in a supportive, team-centered environment. You’ll partner closely with an experienced Partner, and depending on tenure, manage your own caseload. Responsibilities

Handle all phases of litigation:

court appearances, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, client communications, and trial prep . Build hands-on trial skills;

trial experience or strong trial interest is a plus . Collaborate across a

collegial litigation team

with mentorship and training. Qualifications

Active California Bar

and

1–8 years

of civil litigation experience (defense). Solid experience with

depositions, written/oral discovery, motion practice, and case management . Strong communication skills with clients, external partners, and the court. Proactive, organized, team-oriented , and excited to grow into first-chair responsibilities. Benefits & Compensation

Competitive

base salary (DOE) up to $200K

+ performance-based bonus (tied to billable hours). Medical, dental, life , short- & long-term, and

401(k) with employer match . Training, structured mentorship , and

flexibility

(including remote options; SF Bay Area).

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