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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

Litigation Associate Requirements:

• 5–10 years of complex civil litigation experience, ideally including class actions; background in insurance defense, employment law, construction litigation, or business litigation
• 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

Benefits:

• 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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