Attorney - Commercial Litigation - San Francisco - 180K

We Are Legal Revolution; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Firm holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Remote flexibility

Mentorship

Training programs

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in San Francisco is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney for its remote-based role with a national defense platform. You will work on civil defense matters for insurers, businesses, and public entities, gaining hands-on experience across depositions, motions, and mediations from day one.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, a JD from an accredited school, and active California Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in litigation, ideally within civil litigation defense.
• Experience developing case strategy, advising on risk, and strong legal research and writing skills.
• Active admission to the California Bar.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience with depositions or examinations under oath and comfort with a remote in office schedule.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of civil defense matters.
• Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and manage written discovery.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Appear in hearings, mediations, and other proceedings, delivering clear case and damages presentations.
• Maintain proactive client communication while working closely with partners on strategy and case evaluation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case strategy

Legal research and writing

California Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a well established national litigation firm with strong insurance defense and commercial disputes practices seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney to join its San Francisco office on a remote basis.

This platform offers direct access to sophisticated civil litigation defense work for insurers, businesses, and public entities, with meaningful responsibility from day one. You will work closely with seasoned trial lawyers, gaining hands on experience across motion practice, depositions, and mediations while building a credible long term career path in defense side litigation.

Company Highlights

• Join a respected national litigation focused platform with recognized strength in insurance and commercial disputes
• Handle active civil defense matters for insurers, businesses, professionals, and public entities across varied industries
• Benefit from a multi office U.S. footprint that supports cross office collaboration and broad litigation exposure
• Work directly with experienced trial lawyers who provide hands on mentoring and practical courtroom guidance
• Access structured training, internal university style programs, and a culture that supports progression and growth

The Role

• Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of civil defense matters
• Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and manage written discovery
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other substantive litigation documents
• Appear in hearings, mediations, and other proceedings, delivering clear case and damages presentations
• Maintain proactive client communication while working closely with partners on strategy and case evaluation

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney with:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in litigation, ideally within civil litigation defense
• Experience developing case strategy, advising on risk, and strong legal research and writing skills
• Active admission to the California Bar
• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Experience with depositions or examinations under oath and comfort with a remote in office schedule
• $120,000 to $180,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance based bonus program rewarding strong results and contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, and pet insurance
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, mentorship, training programs, and remote flexibility

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