Lateral Litigation Associate

Job Overview
A distinguished law firm is seeking a lateral associate to join its dynamic litigation team in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge and cross-functional litigation matters, spanning areas such as corporate, commercial, class actions, appellate, environmental, securities, antitrust, intellectual property, labor & employment, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in litigation with prior exposure to various litigation areas.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Assist in handling a wide range of litigation matters, including corporate and commercial disputes.
• Work on diverse cases, potentially including class actions, securities, environmental, antitrust, and intellectual property.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys in preparing and executing litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis.
• Advise clients on litigation risks and case strategies.
• Manage case files, deadlines, and client communications effectively.

Requirements

• Law school class year 2021 or senior.
• Strong interest in and/or prior exposure to corporate and commercial litigation.
• Experience in one or more areas of litigation, such as class actions, securities, antitrust, environmental, IP, labor & employment, or others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.

Education

• J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in California

Skills

• Strong litigation skills and legal drafting abilities.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and preparing complex litigation materials.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.