Associate / Attorney - Business Litigation

We Are Legal Revolution; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution, a boutique commercial litigation platform in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeks a Business Litigation Associate (Defense) to handle sophisticated disputes with direct access to partners in a hybrid in-office schedule. The role offers significant responsibility, mentorship, and exposure to high-stakes matters in a close-knit practice.

Requirements include 3–8 years of litigation experience, active California Bar status, and experience in complex commercial disputes.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of litigation experience.
• Active California Bar in good standing.
• Experience in complex commercial disputes.
• Writing sample and, for 3-year candidates, transcripts.
• In-office Tuesday to Thursday on hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality written advocacy materials.
• Apply strong academic training to litigation.
• Work closely with partners in-office.

Skills

Litigation

Analytical reasoning

Education

Active California Bar

Job description

A boutique commercial litigation platform recognized for complex business disputes is seeking a Business Litigation Associate (Defense) to join its San Francisco Bay Area team. This is a career-building role for litigators who want sophisticated commercial matters, direct partner access, a genuine hybrid schedule, and meaningful responsibility within a tight-knit, trial-ready practice.

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

Boutique litigation platform concentrating on complex commercial disputes, arbitration, and defense-side high-stakes matters.

Recognized for commercial litigation and advocacy, offering attorneys significant courtroom and motion-practice development.

Corporate and institutional clients ensure exposure to business-critical disputes with substantial financial and strategic impact.

Partner-led teams provide direct mentorship, early ownership of work product, and close collaboration on case strategy.

Strong retention, active community involvement, and emphasis on diversity create a stable, supportive environment for growth.

THE ROLE

Prepare high-quality written advocacy materials.

Apply strong academic training to litigation.

Work closely with partners in-office.

REQUIREMENTS

3 to 8 years of litigation experience.

Active California Bar in good standing.

Experience in complex commercial disputes.

Writing sample and, for 3-year candidates, transcripts.

In-office Tuesday to Thursday on hybrid schedule.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Approximately $115,000 to $185,000 base, with experience-based flexibility within stated bands.

San Francisco Bay Area (Oakland) office location with hybrid in-office structure.

Competitive boutique environment with strong retention versus peer firms.

Direct partner access, mentorship, and trial-ready litigation exposure.

Community involvement and regular firm-wide social activities.