Commercial Litigation Associate ( Hybrid ) #ESF9102

ExpertHiring•San Francisco, CA

8d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A San Francisco-based boutique law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to handle a range of business and real estate litigation matters. This is a full-time, hybrid position offering hands-on involvement throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial case development and discovery through depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active California Bar membership or eligibility for prompt admission.
Law firm litigation experience, preferably involving business and/or real estate litigation.
Strong experience drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery documents.
Advanced legal research and writing skills.
Hands-on exposure to depositions.
Familiarity with California state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings.
Strong written and oral advocacy skills with sound legal judgment.
Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest or experience in real estate or business law preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and case strategy documents.
Conduct legal research involving case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
Handle discovery and assist with deposition preparation and transcript review.
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and arbitration forums.
Support matters involving settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
Collaborate with partners and attorneys on litigation and case strategy.
Manage multiple matters, case files, deadlines, hearings, and conferences.