Associate Attorney - Public-Interest Litigation, Courtroom

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

MCLE and professional-development

Job summary

A San Francisco Bay Area plaintiffs' litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its office. This role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-impact matters and meaningful courtroom experience early in the career.

The associate will join a whistleblower and consumer protection class actions practice, handling complex matters for individuals and consumers pursuing significant claims. This five-day in-office position may involve relocation within California.

Qualifications

• Post-bar litigation experience in a demanding environment.
• Strong writing, analytical and legal research skills.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, complex discovery and ESI.
• Demonstrated desire to build a career as a litigator.
• Strong academics and stable employment history.
• Collaborative, intellectually curious and able to handle a demanding litigation setting.
• Plaintiff- or defense-side backgrounds may be considered.
• Prosecutor or public defender experience may be transferable.
• Big Law experience seeking hands-on courtroom exposure encouraged.

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 support team.

Skills

Strong writing

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Deposition experience

Court appearances

Discovery/ESI handling

Team collaboration

Public-interest motivation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Deposition tools

Discovery software

Job description

A San Francisco Bay Area plaintiffs' litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its office. This role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-impact matters and meaningful courtroom experience early in the career.

The associate will join a whistleblower and consumer protection class actions practice, handling complex matters for individuals and consumers pursuing significant claims. This five-day in-office position may involve relocation within California.