Career Associate - SAGE

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP•Any US Office, UNAVAILABLE

About The Position

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is seeking a Career Associate with 3–5 years of civil litigation experience to support the litigation teams in its Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement (SAGE) group. The associate will spend most of their time working on a large docket of cases for a major technology company, with potential opportunities to work on financial services, white collar, and privacy and data security litigation and enforcement matters. The Career Associate program offers an alternative to the partner track while providing opportunities for cutting-edge, substantive legal work. The role is suited to lawyers who are passionate about practicing law and delivering excellent service, and who seek a lower annual time commitment. Orrick highlights collegiality, peer and mentor connections, training and mentoring programs, retreats, academies, and shadowing opportunities. The expected salary range is $140,000–$170,000. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus based on firm and individual performance. Benefits include elective health coverage, mental well-being programs, care benefits, disability coverage, parental leave, health savings account contributions, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) program, Flexible Time Off, and paid holidays. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
Meaningful experience with complex civil litigation.
Strong research skills.
Experience drafting motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
Ability to drive discovery tasks, including e-discovery.
Case and project management skills, including proactive deadline management.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
High motivation and outstanding interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
Strong academic credentials.
A writing sample is required.
For attorney positions, applicants must be admitted to the State Bar of California in good standing and eligible to practice, or meet the stated eligibility condition pending successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Responsibilities

Work on a large docket of cases handled for a major technology company.
Work on leanly staffed teams to develop case strategy.
Drive fact development efforts.
Draft motions to dismiss and other litigation documents.
Handle some discovery, including discovery-related tasks.
Manage cases and projects, including proactive deadline management.
Prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Potentially work on financial services, white collar, and privacy and data security litigation and enforcement matters.