Associate Attorney, Plaintiff Litigation - Courtroom Ready

Ashton North LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

MCLE & professional development

Job summary

Ashton North LLC, a plaintiffs' litigation firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeks an Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated whistleblower and consumer protection class actions, gaining meaningful courtroom experience early in the role.

The candidate will manage complex litigation, draft pleadings, handle discovery/ESI, take depositions, work with experts, and participate in trial preparation, with opportunities for first- and second-chair experience.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of post-bar litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical and legal research skills.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances and ESI/discovery.
• Desire to build a career as a litigator.
• Strong academics and stable employment history.
• Collaborative, curious, and able to handle a demanding environment.
• Plaintiff- or defense-side background may be considered.
• Prosecutor or public defender experience may be transferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantive portions of complex litigation from early case development through resolution.
• Draft complaints, motions and other significant pleadings.
• Handle written discovery and complex document/ESI matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work with experts and participate in trial preparation.
• Appear in court and develop meaningful first- and second-chair litigation experience.
• Collaborate closely with senior trial attorneys and a strong professional support team.

Skills

Strong writing

Legal research

Deposition experience

Court appearances

Discovery/ESI

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Ashton North LLC, a plaintiffs' litigation firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeks an Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated whistleblower and consumer protection class actions, gaining meaningful courtroom experience early in the role.

The candidate will manage complex litigation, draft pleadings, handle discovery/ESI, take depositions, work with experts, and participate in trial preparation, with opportunities for first- and second-chair experience.