MID-LEVEL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

OVERVIEW
We are seeking a mid-level litigation associate to join our San
Francisco, CA, Newport Beach, CA, or West Palm Beach, FL office. Our
practice combines sophisticated commercial litigation, regulatory
enforcement matters, and public law challenges across a diverse
nationwide client base. This role is well suited for an attorney
trained in a leading law firm, boutique, or government practice who is
seeking greater responsibility, direct client engagement, and
meaningful participation in complex, high-impact disputes, with close
collaboration and mentorship from experienced partners.

THE PRACTICE
Our litigation practice spans commercial disputes, regulatory
enforcement, and public law matters affecting businesses and
organizations across industries. The associate will support — and, as
appropriate, take lead responsibility in — matters that include:

• Commercial and corporate litigation, including contract disputes,
  fiduciary duty claims, and business tort matters
• Partnership, shareholder, and governance disputes
• Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions at the state and
  federal level
• Administrative proceedings and writ petitions challenging agency action
• Appellate matters and pre-litigation strategic counseling
  Matters frequently involve expedited proceedings, requests for
  injunctive relief, parallel regulatory exposure, and substantial
  financial or operational stakes for clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs
• Conduct and oversee written discovery and motion practice
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy sessions
• Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development
• Develop legal analysis across evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to four years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court
• Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government
  practice preferred
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain
  admission promptly
• Judicial clerkship or government experience is a plus
• Interest in both commercial litigation and regulatory/public law
  matters, including attorneys seeking to broaden their practice into
  these areas

WHAT WE OFFER
Sophisticated litigation across commercial, regulatory, and public law
domains, early and meaningful responsibility in significant matters,
direct client engagement and strategic involvement, close
collaboration with experienced partners and lean staffing on cases, a
collegial and intellectually rigorous environment, competitive
compensation commensurate with experience, hybrid flexibility
consistent with client and practice needs.

Pay: $102,065.53 - $160,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person