California Associate Attorney (San Francisco)

Segal McCambridge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks California-licensed attorneys with 1–10 years of civil defense experience across multiple practice areas. The firm offers flexible work arrangements with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, satellite spaces in San Diego and Orange County, and fully remote opportunities for CA-based attorneys (or from other states with active CA bar).

You will handle sophisticated civil defense matters for national and Fortune 500 clients,

Qualifications

• California-licensed attorney with 1–10 years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings and motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Court appearances.
• Working directly with experienced trial attorneys on complex, high-exposure cases.

Skills

Civil defense litigation

Legal writing

Deposition

Pleadings & motions

Court appearances

Advocacy

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is growing and looking to connect with California-licensed attorneys with 1–10 years of civil defense litigation experience across a variety of practice areas.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including:

Offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco; Satellite workspace options in San Diego and Orange County; Fully remote opportunities for attorneys based anywhere in California—or even in another state (active California bar membership required).

Our attorneys handle sophisticated civil defense matters for national and Fortune 500 clients across a broad range of litigation, with opportunities to work in practice areas including general liability, product liability, catastrophic injury, premises liability, employment, environmental, automotive warranty, habitability, construction defect, professional liability, class action, life sciences, technology, and other complex litigation.

At Segal McCambridge, you'll receive meaningful responsibility from day one, including:

• Drafting pleadings and motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances
• Working directly with experienced trial attorneys on complex, high-exposure cases

We're looking for attorneys who:

• Are licensed to practice in California
• Have 1–10 years of civil defense litigation experience
• Possess strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Enjoy collaborating while taking ownership of their work

Compensation: $115,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience, plus bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, professional development, and more.