Associate - Business Litigation - San Francisco - $185K

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

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution, a boutique commercial litigation platform, seeks a Business Litigation Associate (Defense) in the San Francisco Bay Area for a fully remote role with direct partner access and meaningful responsibility.

The position targets candidates with 3–8 years of complex commercial disputes experience, CA Bar in good standing, and a strong writing sample. Office location in the SF Bay Area; fully remote structure.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of litigation experience in complex commercial disputes.
• Strong writing skills with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality advocacy.
• Licensed to practice law in California (Bar in good standing).

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality written advocacy materials.
• Apply rigorous academic training to ongoing litigation.
• Collaborate closely with partners in-office to develop case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Education

California Bar admission

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 Remote 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.

Fully Remote

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 Fully Remote 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.