Job Location: San Francisco

• Location: San Francisco
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #53034

A well-established San Francisco firm is seeking experienced litigation associates with three to five years of law firm or judicial clerkship experience to join its litigation practice group.

Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in general commercial litigation, along with interest in one or more adjacent areas: white collar defense, land use, intellectual property, and labor and employment.

Responsibilities include:

• Handling commercial litigation matters across a range of industries
• Conducting internal investigations
• Advising clients on compliance and high-risk employment issues
• Representing clients in state and federal court

Qualifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Three to five years of relevant law firm or judicial clerkship experience
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Commitment to high-quality client service

Compensation: $240,000 to $280,000, based on class year, for candidates with three to five years of experience.

• Location: San Francisco, California
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #52852

An international law firm with a global dispute resolution practice spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, the US, and the Caribbean is seeking a Litigation Associate for its San Francisco office. The firm represents high-net-worth individuals, corporate entities, and governments in complex, cross-border disputes across commercial litigation, white collar investigations, asset recovery, board and shareholder disputes, international arbitration, and related practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of general civil litigation, complex commercial litigation, mediation, and arbitration
• Represent individual clients in white collar criminal defense matters, including federal criminal investigations and regulatory enforcement actions
• Provide direct client counseling and strategic advice, particularly in reputation management and crisis response
• Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda of law; conduct legal research
• Manage discovery, including drafting/responding to requests and negotiating with opposing counsel
• Take and defend depositions, handle court appearances, and develop case strategy with the team
• Conduct internal investigations involving whistleblower claims, cybersecurity breaches, and regulatory scrutiny
• Contribute to business development efforts, including writing, networking, and relationship-building with referral sources

Qualifications

• J.D. required, strong academic credentials
• 4–6 years of litigation and/or white collar experience at a law firm
• California Bar membership in good standing
• Demonstrated experience with depositions, court proceedings, and sophisticated disputes
• Excellent drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills
• Exposure to federal and state white collar investigations
• Experience representing individuals in litigation, particularly tech-sector clients (preferred)
• Prior individual white collar defense experience (preferred)
• Direct client advising experience (preferred)
• Former law clerk experience (preferred)
• Strong project management skills and intellectual curiosity

Compensation: $235,000–$260,000 (California range; actual offer based on experience and other permitted factors)