Associate Attorney | Litigation

Nossaman LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Nossaman LLP seeks a litigation associate with 2 to 6 years of experience to join our Construction and Infrastructure group in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County or Sacramento. We handle large public transportation, water and building projects nationwide and offer a collegial, hybrid work environment with significant early responsibility.

Qualified candidates should have excellent research skills and experience drafting and responding to written discovery, pleadings, briefs and motions in

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of litigation experience, construction focus preferred.
• Strong research skills and drafting experience.
• Experience drafting and responding to discovery, pleadings, briefs and motions.
• eDiscovery experience preferred; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Construction and Infrastructure team on complex matters.
• Handle state and federal court pleadings and motions.
• Assist with discovery, arbitration work and client communications.

Skills

Litigation

Research

Discovery

Arbitrations

Teamwork

Job description

Nossaman LLP is seeking a litigation associate with 2 to 6 years of experience to join our world-class Construction and Infrastructure group in our San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County or Sacramento offices. With the broadest and deepest infrastructure practice in the U.S., we specialize in counseling clients on claims that arise on large public transportation, water, and building projects throughout the country. We also have a dynamic construction litigation team that represents private clients in a variety of matters covering issues such as contract drafting and negotiation, delay claims, cost overruns and defective construction. Clients include homebuilders, commercial developers, and contractors on myriad projects including large residential developments, offices, warehouses, and schools. Qualified candidates will have interest in construction claims as well as excellent research skills and experience drafting and responding to written discovery, pleadings, briefs and motions in arbitrations, state and federal court. eDiscovery experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple projects efficiently, work well as part of a team and be willing to take ownership of significant projects.

We offer a collegial, hybrid work environment, significant early responsibility, as well as excellent advancement opportunities for associates. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.

The salary range for the position of 2-6 Year Associate at Nossaman is $195,000 to $250,000 annually. The successful candidate’s salary for this position is reasonably expected to be set within this range; however, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Associates are also eligible for various annual bonuses including a bonus of 15% of base compensation should they meet Nossaman’s 1,850 annual billable hours expectation.

Annual Billable Hours Expectation: 1,850 (which includes up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work)

Nossaman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is the Firm’s policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), religious creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Nossaman is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. Applicants will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. Employees at Nossaman have access to highly sensitive, confidential and valuable information of clients and others, and certain criminal history may pose a significant risk to the Firm’s business operations and reputation.