Associate Attorney

Permanent Placements LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC in San Francisco seeks an Associate Attorney focusing on data privacy and complex class action litigation. You will join a nationally recognized plaintiff-side firm with substantial early responsibility.

Work closely with clients, experts, and senior litigators on high-impact matters with nationwide reach, including depositions, motions, and trial preparation, while developing your litigation skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Interest in complex litigation and data privacy matters.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and communication abilities.
• Ability to handle significant responsibilities and work in a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation, with emphasis on data privacy matters and class action.
• Investigate potential claims and assist with case development and strategy.
• Work directly with clients and maintain ongoing client relationships.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions and other substantive filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs at trial and appellate levels.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Assist with trial proceedings and other case-related advocacy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Associate – Data Privacy & Complex Litigation

Our client, a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco office, with a particular focus on data privacy and complex class action litigation.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who wants substantial responsibility early in their career and the chance to work on high-impact litigation. Associates play significant roles in all phases of cases and work closely with clients, experts, and senior litigators on sophisticated matters with nationwide significance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation, with an emphasis on data privacy matters and class action
• Investigate potential claims and assist with case development and strategy
• Work directly with clients and maintain ongoing client relationships
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions and other substantive filings
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs at both trial and appellate levels
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Assist with trial proceedings and other case-related advocacy efforts

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong interest in complex litigation and data privacy matters
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong oral advocacy and communication abilities
• Ability to manage significant responsibilities and work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality legal work

Preferred Experience

• Prior litigation experience, including motion practice and discovery
• Experience or demonstrated interest in:
• Data privacy litigation
• Complex commercial or public-interest litigation

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to take on meaningful litigation responsibilities and work on precedent-setting cases. Benefits of this role include:

• Direct client interaction and case ownership
• Opportunities to work closely with leading litigators and experts
• Participation in trials, appeals, mediations, and complex litigation strategy
• A collegial and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Salary Range: $140,000 – $180,000 annually, depending on experience
• Comprehensive medical and health benefits
• Parental leave benefits
• Additional employee benefits and wellness programs