Job Description

Job Posting: Litigation Associate – Junior

Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Practice Area: Complex Civil Litigation

Position Overview

A highly regarded San Francisco law firm is seeking a Junior Litigation Associate with 2–3 years of meaningful civil litigation experience to join its Litigation Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to develop sophisticated litigation experience while working on complex matters alongside experienced litigators.

The Litigation Department handles a diverse range of substantive matters, including complex litigation, trust disputes, corporate and partnership disputes, contract disputes, intellectual property disputes, and other high-value commercial disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda.
• Assist with case strategy and litigation preparation.
• Manage litigation deadlines, schedules, and case-related tasks.
• Analyze legal and factual issues in complex disputes.
• Work closely with partners and other attorneys on sophisticated matters.
• Participate in client matters from case development through resolution.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of meaningful civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motions.
• Experience drafting and responding to written discovery.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to deadlines.
• Superior academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school preferred.
• California Bar admission.

Compensation

• $230,000–$245,000 base salary, depending on experience and other factors.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 1,850-hour annual billable target, including qualifying pro bono and certain administrative time.
• Significant bonuses available for associates billing 1,950 hours or more.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options.
• 401(k) plan.

Apply Now- Or forward your resume in confidence to Jaimi.Harper@gogpac.com. Call/Text directly at (605) 679-9312.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.