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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:

• 4–15 years of litigation experience in complex civil litigation
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar
• Ability to lead litigation independently and run a case from A to Z
• Experience drafting pleadings, arguing motions, and managing discovery
• Class action, antitrust, or plaintiff-side litigation experience preferred
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and client-facing skills
• Confidence, resilience, and openness to direct feedback
• Strong academic credentials and/or mid to large firm experience preferred
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment
• Background in antitrust or working in an antitrust department is a plus
• Familiarity with systems like Practice Panther, Tabs 3, NetDocs
• Big Law or high-stakes litigation firm background is preferred
• Business development interest or partnership aspirations is a plus

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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