Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus twice per year

Full health insurance

Retirement plan

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

Commuter allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Hunterlex in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of civil litigation experience. You will gain meaningful case responsibility, direct client contact, and hands-on courtroom exposure while mentored by seasoned litigators across employment, real estate, business, personal injury, and employment defense matters.

The role emphasizes growth opportunities, professional development, and a collaborative work environment in a busy civil litigation practice.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Hands-on experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Excellent organizational and case-management skills.
• Ability to communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and pleadings.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, case management conferences, and court proceedings.
• Assist with and attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Manage litigation deadlines and maintain organized case files.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Pleadings drafting

Depositions

Client communication

Case management

Job description

Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1 to 3 years of Civil Litigation experience to join their team. This position is ideal for an attorney looking for meaningful case responsibility, direct client contact, hands‑on courtroom experience, and mentorship from seasoned litigators. Their practice covers employment, real estate, business, personal injury, and employment litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Bonus: Performance-based bonus twice per year

Flexible Friday Schedule

• Work-Life Balance: Reasonable billable-hour expectations
• Benefits: Full health insurance, retirement plan, competitive PTO, paid holidays, and commuter allowance
• Growth: Substantial opportunities for professional development, early deposition experience, and case management in a collegial, collaborative environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and pleadings.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, case management conferences, and court proceedings.
• Assist with and attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Manage litigation deadlines and maintain highly organized case files.

Qualifications:

• 1–3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar (required).
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Hands‑on experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Excellent organizational and case‑management abilities.
• Professional judgment and confidence to communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic, curious and conscientious.