Associate Attorney

Sher Edling LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits

Mission-driven work environment

Diversity commitment

Job summary

Sher Edling LLP in San Francisco seeks an associate attorney with at least 2 years of litigation or clerkship experience. Join our dedicated team focusing on high-impact environmental litigation, representing states, tribes, and local governments.

The role includes investigating claims, engaging in discovery, and drafting motions. We offer a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $125,000 - $175,000, depending on experience.

We welcome applications from law school graduates and experienced attorneys.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of litigation or clerkship experience preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and writing skills are required.
• Strong communication skills and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze legal claims.
• Engage in all facets of discovery.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other pleadings.
• Appear and argue in state and federal court.
• Prepare for and try cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Sher Edling seeks an associate attorney with at least 2 years of litigation or clerkship experience preferred to join our mission-driven team dedicated to protecting people and the planet. The associate will work on high-impact environmental litigation representing primarily states, tribes, and local governments.

The team at Sher Edling is at the forefront of litigation to hold polluters accountable for damages inflicted on communities. We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Sher Edling is an equal opportunity employer highly committed to diversity among our lawyers and staff, and to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace.

Our associates take a leadership role in cases, including investigating and analyzing legal claims, engaging in all facets of discovery, interviewing fact witnesses and scientific experts, drafting motions, briefs, and other pleadings, appearing and arguing in state and federal court, and preparing for and trying cases. Demonstrated analytical and writing skills are required.

We are looking for a colleague who will thrive in the accelerated environment of complex litigation and discovery. The position demands strong communication skills, a growth mindset, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Annual salary range for this position is $125,000 - $175,000, depending on experience. This position may be a hybrid position out of our San Francisco office or fully remote for attorneys located outside of the Bay Area.

We welcome applications from law school graduates, judicial law clerks, and attorneys seeking lateral positions. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample for consideration.

Salary Description

$125,000 - $175,000 annually DOE & location