Litigation Associate

Job Overview: A reputable law firm is seeking a highly skilled and intellectually curious Litigation Associate to join its San Francisco office. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes, cross-border litigation matters. The ideal candidate will break the traditional mold of lawyering, utilizing deep legal knowledge and innovative techniques to resolve complex issues for clients.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Manage high-stakes litigation matters with a cross-border element

• Collaborate with a global team of lawyers on criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, civil litigation, and more

• Develop creative and unconventional legal strategies to solve client problems

• Draft and edit complex legal documents, including briefs, motions, and pleadings

• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice to clients

• Maintain effective communication with clients, ensuring a clear understanding of legal strategies and progress

• Contribute to the firm’s business development by building client relationships

• Stay up-to-date with the latest legal trends and technologies to continuously innovate legal solutions

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school

• Graduated law school between 2019-2021

• Admission to the California Bar or ability to relocate to California and take the California Bar

• Prior experience in litigation, intellectual property, white-collar crime, or insolvency preferred

• Strong background in legal writing, drafting, and editing

• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Excellent problem-solving skills and intellectual rigor

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-priority cases

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar (or ability to relocate and take the Bar)

Skills:

• Strong legal writing, drafting, and editing skills

• Advanced legal research capabilities

• Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work well with global, cross-border teams

• Client-focused with a high level of professionalism and integrity

• Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Comprehensive health insurance plans

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid time off and holidays

• Hybrid work model with flexibility

This firm focuses on disputes and investigations. They are focused on what is behind the dispute, and are ready for trial. The firm is free of conflicts and is able to advocate in a wide variety of situations. The firm's sole focus is disputes and investigations, which it handles throughout the Americas, Asia (including Hong Kong), the Caribbean and Europe. This firm focuses on conducting arbitrations, litigation, and investigations. The firm possesses both global resources and local market experience, which allows it to pursue positions aggressively for its clients.