Associate Attorney (Retail Trade & Environmental Practices)

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 from

Health benefits

Bonus

PTO

Job summary

Jobot, a California-based law firm, seeks an Associate with 2–6 years of experience in environmental, consumer protection, or complex commercial litigation to join its San Francisco office.

This role focuses on Retail Trade & Environmental practices with an emphasis on litigation and regulatory counseling, offering a hybrid work setup (3 days in office, 2 from home) and competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in environmental, consumer protection, or complex commercial litigation.
• Admission to the California Bar is required.
• Experience with Proposition 65 litigation strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in Proposition 65 matters and related enforcement actions.
• Handle claims involving California law and environmental advertising.
• Participate in litigation concerning property contamination and environmental compliance.
• Defend citizen suits under federal environmental statutes.
• Research and advise clients on environmental regulations and consumer product compliance.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with attorneys across practice groups.

Skills

Litigation expertise

Regulatory counseling

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $175,000 - $220,000 per year

A litigation boutique firm with a national reputation is looking for an Associate that specializes in Retail Trade & Environmental Practices

A California-based law firm is seeking an associate attorney with 2–6 years of relevant experience to join its San Francisco office. This role will support the firm’s Retail Trade and Environmental practices, with a strong emphasis on litigation and regulatory counseling.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base
• Employer paid health benefits
• Hybrid Work Environment - 3 days in office, 2 from home
• Bonus
• PTO
• More...

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in Proposition 65 matters and related enforcement actions
• Handle claims involving the California Legal Remedies Act, Unfair Competition, and False Advertising laws
• Participate in litigation concerning property contamination and environmental compliance
• Defend citizen suits under the federal Clean Water Act
• Research and advise clients on environmental regulations and consumer product compliance requirements
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with attorneys across practice groups

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in environmental, consumer protection, or complex commercial litigation
• Admission to the California Bar (required)
• Experience with Proposition 65 litigation strongly preferred
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

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