Associate Attorney

Kosmos; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kosmos, a boutique California-based Plaintiff civil litigation firm in San Francisco, seeks an Associate Attorney with 0–5 years of experience for a hybrid role. You will engage in legal research, writing, and client interactions while supporting case management through all litigation stages and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

This position offers hands-on responsibility, client exposure, and growth within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial team, with a strong emphasis on ethical

Qualifications

• Requires active California Bar license in good standing.
• 0–5 years of legal experience in civil litigation.
• Strong research, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and draft pleadings, discovery, motions and memoranda.
• Support case handling through all litigation phases, from pre-litigation to trial and post-resolution tasks.
• Coordinate with clients, staff, experts and vendors for case strategy and updates.
• Manage calendaring, deadlines, filings and document service, following firm procedures.
• Represent clients professionally and ethically in all communications and proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Client relations

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Job description

We are a boutique, California-based Plaintiff civil litigation law firm in San Francisco focusing on construction defect, real estate and high value litigation cases, primarily representing homeowners, HOAs, property owners and business owners. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 0–5 years of experience to join our dynamic, growing team. This is a hybrid role. The position is well-suited for a highly motivated, early-career attorney who wants hands-on responsibility, client exposure, and the opportunity to grow alongside a fast-moving, entrepreneurial, collaborative team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Firm's partners and senior attorneys, the Associate Attorney will perform duties customarily expected of an associate attorney practicing construction defect law, including but not limited to the following:

1. Legal Research & Writing

• Conduct legal research and analysis on assigned matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, memoranda, and correspondence
• Summarize statutes, regulations, case law, and discovery materials
• Assist in handling matters through all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, law and motion, mediation, arbitration, settlement, trial, and post-resolution tasks

2. Case Handling & Litigation Support

• Prepare assigned matters for mediations, inspections, hearings, depositions, and court appearances
• Handle all aspects of discovery requests
• Review, organize, and analyze documents and records
• Attend, take and defend depositions, hearings, and proceedings (in person or remotely, as required)
• Maintain organized electronic case files and comply with firm procedures

3. Client & Relationship Support

• Participate in client communications, meetings, and status updates
• Assist with client intake, preliminary case evaluation, and conflict checks
• Work collaboratively with support staff, experts, consultants, and vendors
• Represent clients professionally and ethically at all times

4. Case Management & Administrative Collaboration

• Assist with calendaring, deadlines, filings, and service of documents
• Follow established systems and workflows to ensure timely filings and client communications
• Participate in internal meetings, training, and professional development

5. Professionalism, Ethics & Firm Culture

• Practice law in compliance with all applicable laws, court rules, and the California Rules of Professional Conduct
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional discretion
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with clients, colleagues, staff, and third parties
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment

6. Intangibles

• Positive, enthusiastic, collaborative problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial, risk-tolerant, driven and ambitious disposition
• Fearless advocacy
• Team oriented, driven and problem-solving attitude and disposition
• Strong sense of humor and passionate desire to achieve results are a must

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing (required)
• 0 to 5 years of legal experience (construction defect experience preferred, but not required)
• Strong legal research, writing, communication and organizational skills
• Client and results driven attitude and demeanor
• Strong public speaking and oral advocacy skills
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and accept feedback