Commercial Litigation Associate ( Hybrid ) #ESF9102

Zohorecruit; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ExpertHiring in San Francisco is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for a boutique law firm. This full-time, hybrid position handles business and real estate litigation matters with hands-on involvement from case development to trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will draft pleadings, conduct extensive legal research, manage discovery, and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and arbitration forums.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership or eligibility.
• Experience in business and/or real estate litigation.
• Strong drafting of motions, pleadings, and discovery.
• Advanced legal research and writing skills.
• Hands-on deposition exposure.
• Familiarity with California state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and case strategy documents.
• Conduct legal research involving case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
• Handle discovery and assist with deposition preparation and transcript review.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and arbitration forums.
• Support settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys on litigation and case strategy.
• Manage multiple matters, case files, deadlines, hearings, and conferences.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Discovery management

Client communication

Oral advocacy

Case management

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California Bar

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate ( Hybrid ) #ESF9102

Full time | ExpertHiring | United States

Job Information

Legal

$120,000 - $140,000 Annually

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City San Francisco

State/Province California

94102

Job Description

Top Reasons To Work With Our Client

• Direct Partner Access — Work closely with senior attorneys and leadership.
• Real Case Ownership — Take meaningful responsibility across the litigation lifecycle.
• Trial-Ready Experience — Gain hands-on arbitration and courtroom exposure.
• Complex Litigation — Work on sophisticated, high-impact legal matters.
• Boutique Firm Advantage — High visibility and responsibility without BigLaw layers.
• Diverse Practice Exposure — Work across business, real estate, construction, and employment disputes.

Job Type : Full Time

About the Opportunity

A San Francisco-based boutique law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to handle a range of business and real estate litigation matters. This is a full-time, hybrid position offering hands-on involvement throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial case development and discovery through depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.

What You'll Do

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and case strategy documents.
• Conduct legal research involving case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
• Handle discovery and assist with deposition preparation and transcript review.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and arbitration forums.
• Support matters involving settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys on litigation and case strategy.
• Manage multiple matters, case files, deadlines, hearings, and conferences.

What We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Law firm litigation experience, preferably involving business and/or real estate litigation.
• Strong experience drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery documents.
• Advanced legal research and writing skills.
• Hands-on exposure to depositions.
• Familiarity with California state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with sound legal judgment.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Strong interest or experience in real estate or business law preferred.