Litigation Associate Attorney (Lower Hours)

Job Description

A highly regarded litigation boutique is seeking a Litigation Associate for its Bay Area office.

This role involves a diverse civil litigation practice focused on class action defense, complex commercial litigation, and intellectual property litigation. The position includes work on high-stakes matters involving highly complex legal issues across both federal and California state courts.

Highlights:

• Lower billable-hour expectation than many peer firms

• Sophisticated litigation practice across commercial, class action, and IP matters

• Exposure to complex disputes in federal and state courts

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Hybrid flexibility

• Collaborative, high-caliber environment

Compensation:

The estimated base salary range for this role is $190,000–$315,000, depending on class year and experience, with additional guaranteed compensation available for higher billable thresholds.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 2+ years of litigation experience

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials

• Active California Bar admission (required)

• Federal clerkship experience is a plus

• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills

• A proactive, team-oriented approach

To Apply:

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity (or others), please respond via LinkedIn with your resume in confidence to Amanda. If your background is a match, we will be in touch with you prior to presenting your resume to our client. Due to the high volume of submissions, we will only be able to respond to applicants who are a match for this opening (or one of our other active searches).