Locations: San Francisco, CA | Newport Beach, CA | West Palm Beach, FL
Total Experience Required: 3–4 years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court
Compensation: $175,000, depending on experience
Work Arrangement: Hybrid flexibility, consistent with client and practice needs
Visa Type: USC or GC only
Engagement Restriction: No C2C

About the Role

We’re seeking a mid-level litigation associate to handle commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement, and public law matters. This opportunity offers increasing case ownership, direct client engagement, and collaboration with experienced partners.

Key Responsibilities

Manage cases and individual litigation components with increasing independence.
Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs.
Conduct and oversee written discovery and motion practice.
Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy sessions.
Collaborate with partners on litigation strategy and case development.
Research and analyze evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks.
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators.

Practice Areas

Commercial and corporate disputes, including contracts, fiduciary duty claims, and business torts.
Partnership, shareholder, and governance disputes.
State and federal regulatory investigations and enforcement.
Administrative proceedings and writ petitions challenging agency actions.
Appellate matters and pre-litigation strategic counseling.

Required Qualifications

3–4 years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Active California Bar membership or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
Interest in commercial litigation and regulatory/public law matters.

Preferred Qualifications

Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice.
Judicial clerkship or government experience.

What the Role Offers

Meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, partner mentorship, lean case teams, and a collegial professional environment.

Erforderliche Kompetenzen

Litigation case managementDrafting pleadings and dispositive motionsDiscovery management (written discovery and motion practice)Deposition preparation and examinationOral advocacy at hearings and mediationsLegal research and statutory/regulatory analysisClient communication and counselingLitigation strategy development and partner collaborationState and federal court litigation practiceRegulatory enforcement and administrative law practiceAppellate briefing and appeals practiceCommercial and corporate dispute resolution (contracts, fiduciary duty, business torts, shareholder/partnership disputes)

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