Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $135,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity

- Handle sophisticated, high-impact litigation matters instead of getting stuck in narrow support work

- Gain meaningful hands-on experience in complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and bad faith matters

- Work closely with experienced attorneys who value mentorship, training, and real associate development

- Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team where motivated attorneys can take on significant responsibility

- Enjoy flexibility with on-site, hybrid, or fully remote arrangements depending on experience

- Build your litigation skills in a respected California practice serving clients from startups to major corporations

Location: Based in Redwood City, California, with flexibility for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work depending on experience level.

Note: Must be admitted to the California Bar and have substantive litigation experience. Additionally, this position includes an annual billable hour requirement of 1,850 hours .
About Us

We are a sophisticated California litigation practice focused on complex commercial disputes, insurance matters, appellate work, and other high-stakes business litigation. Confidential Employer. Our team is known for delivering responsive, strategic, high-quality representation while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment for our attorneys.
Job Description

- Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters from early case strategy through resolution

- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation-related documents

- Manage fact investigation, legal research, and case analysis

- Participate in depositions, court appearances, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation

- Work on insurance coverage and bad faith matters, depending on experience

- Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys on litigation strategy and client service

- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members

- Take increasing ownership of matters as skills and experience grow

Qualifications

- Active California Bar admission required

- Substantive litigation experience required

- Experience in commercial litigation strongly preferred

- Insurance coverage and/or bad faith experience preferred

- Judicial clerkship experience is a plus

- Strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team

- Motivated, professional, and eager to take on meaningful responsibility

Why You Will Love Working Here We offer the kind of environment many attorneys look for but do not often find: sophisticated work, strong mentorship, real growth opportunity, and flexibility. Our team values responsiveness, collaboration, and high-quality lawyering without unnecessary bureaucracy. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to sharpen their litigation skills, gain substantive experience, and grow with a respected California practice.
JPC-786
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

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