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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance