Litigation Associate Attorney
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$200,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr
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One of the nation’s leading boutique law firms is hiring a Litigation Associate to join their fast-growing team in San Francisco. Attorneys at this firm take ownership of high-profile, complex cases, leading matters from inception through trial, collaborating closely with partners and co-counsel, and advocating for justice against corporate giants like Microsoft and Google. This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven firm known for its teamwork, integrity, and results. Ideal candidates are strategic litigators with 4–15 years of experience, strong case leadership skills, and a desire to make an impact in plaintiff-side antitrust or complex litigation.
Salary Range: $200,000 - $325,000 / year DOE
Litigation Associate Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of litigation from case strategy through trial or settlement
- Draft and argue motions, complaints, pleadings, and discovery
- Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and experts
- Handle meet-and-confers, discovery negotiations, and motion practice
- Participate in trial prep and occasionally trial
- Collaborate with co-counsel, clients, and internal teams across case matters
- Supervise junior attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff
- Travel 1–2 times a month for depositions or client meetings
- Track and manage all case developments with autonomy and judgment
- 5–10 years of complex civil litigation experience, ideally including class actions; background in insurance defense, employment law, construction litigation, or business litigation
- Experience with class actions, mass torts, product liability, intellectual property disputes preferred
- Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar
- Proven ability to independently lead cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, contested motions, discovery, depositions, and expert coordination
- Demonstrated success preparing high-level litigation briefs (complaints, MSJs, class certification, oppositions to motions to dismiss, etc.)
- Skilled in managing complex discovery, including e-discovery databases, developing strategic search terms, and handling adversarial Meet & Confers
- Exceptional legal writing skills, ability to write with precision, clarity, and strategic narrative
- Prior experience at mid to large-sized law firms
- JD from a well-regarded law school with solid academic transcripts
- Background in antitrust litigation or experience within an antitrust department is a plus
- Familiarity with legal systems such as Practice Panther, Tabs 3, and NetDocs is preferred
- Business development interest or partnership aspirations is a bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% employer coverage for employees and partial coverage for dependents
- 401(k) plan with a 3% match, eligible after one year
- 15 days of vacation, 7 days of personal sick leave, and several paid holidays
- Potential for end-of-year bonus
- Hybrid work schedule with flexibility on in-office days
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