Commercial Litigation Associate ( Hybrid ) #ESF9102

Top Reasons To Work With Our Client :

• Direct Partner Access - Work closely with senior attorneys and leadership.
• Real Case Ownership - Take meaningful responsibility across the litigation lifecycle.
• Trial-Ready Experience - Gain hands-on arbitration and courtroom exposure.
• Complex Litigation - Work on sophisticated, high-impact legal matters.
• Boutique Firm Advantage - High visibility and responsibility without BigLaw layers.
• Diverse Practice Exposure - Work across business, real estate, construction, and employment disputes.

Job Type : Full Time

Location : San Francisco, California

Pay : Excellent

Job Description

About the Opportunity

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

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

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