Mid-Level Litigation Associate - Commercial, Regulatory & Public Law

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.