Litigation Attorney

A well-established San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and the potential for long-term placement. The Litigation Attorney will handle all phases of civil litigation on plaintiff-side matters, primarily personal injury cases. While plaintiff-side personal injury experience is preferred, the firm is open to candidates from a variety of civil litigation backgrounds who are motivated to transition into this practice area.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day litigation tasks across the full lifecycle of cases
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
• Manage written discovery and participate in depositions
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations
• Assist with and contribute to case strategy, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Support senior attorneys on active litigation matters and trial preparation
• 1–3+ years of civil litigation experience (post-bar)
• Active and good standing with the California State Bar
• Personal injury and/or plaintiff-side experience preferred, but not required
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working on-site in San Francisco five days per week

Why This Opportunity

• Contract-to-hire position with long-term potential
• Exposure to high-impact plaintiff-side litigation
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with mentorship and professional growth