Litigation Associate (Junior)

Open Positions

Candidates should possess superior academic credentials from nationally recognized law schools, as well as demonstrably superior legal writing skills. Successful attorneys can look forward to a rewarding practice where enthusiasm, exceptional client service, hard work, community involvement and legal acumen truly are appreciated. The firm offers a collegial, efficient, midsize-firm platform with exceptional lawyers, sophisticated clients, and compensation competitive with larger firms. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission) required.

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Litigation Associate (Junior)

Shartsis Friese LLP is seeking an associate attorney with 2 to 3 years of meaningful experience in civil litigation to work in our Litigation Department. The attorney will work on a variety of substantive litigation matters (complex litigation, trust disputes, corporate and partnership disputes, contract disputes, intellectual property disputes, etc.). Meaningful litigation experience includes drafting pleadings/motions, drafting and responding to written discovery, and managing deadlines and case schedules. Successful candidates will have demonstrably superior legal research and writing skills.

Candidates should possess superior academic credentials from nationally recognized law schools. Successful attorneys can look forward to a rewarding practice where enthusiasm, hard work, community involvement and legal acumen truly are appreciated.

The anticipated annual base salary wage range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $230,000 to $245,000. The final annual base salary wage offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience, education, and other factors.

Why Shartsis?

Joining a new firm is an important and often difficult decision, and we know there are many factors to consider:

• Is the firm open and transparent?
• Are the partners congenial and interested in each other’s success?
• Will I have the professional and administrative resources to hit the ground running?
• Will the firm be able to support my professional growth and integration?

At Shartsis Friese, the answer to all these questions is “Yes!” We offer an exceptional platform for attorneys to thrive. We have developed processes to ensure a smooth transition for attorneys and their clients to join our team.

Benefits

• Competitive medical benefit plans include dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are available, depending on medical plan chosen.
• 401(k) plan
• Associate Compensation: Our associate billable hours target (including pro bono time and certain administrative time) is 1,850 hours. Significant bonuses are given to associates who bill 1,950 hours or more.
• Of Counsel Compensation: At times, the firm hires lawyers with more than 10 years of experience into salaried counsel positions. Hours requirements for counsel attorneys are set on an individual basis.