Commercial Litigation Associate — Trial-Ready, First/Second Chair

Permanent Placements LLC; Burlingame (CA); Híbrido; USD 167.000 - 223.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work options

MCLE & professional development

Competitive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate in Burlingame, CA with 3–7 years of experience to join a nationally recognized litigation firm. The role offers ownership of sophisticated disputes, including deposition, motion practice, and trial exposure.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished writer and analytical thinker with courtroom experience, strong discovery skills, and a track record of handling complex matters from pre-filing through appeals.

Formación

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 3–7 years of litigation experience.
• California Bar admission or eligibility to practice in California.
• Experience taking and/or defending depositions.
• Experience managing complex discovery and ESI.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Leadership, organization, and matter-management abilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic litigation environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Handle sophisticated commercial and complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct pre-filing investigations and participate in client and case evaluations.
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage written discovery and complex document productions.
• Oversee matters involving ESI and complex discovery issues.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare for hearings and oral arguments.
• Work with expert witnesses and assist with strategy and preparation.
• Develop case strategy with partners and team; participate in trial prep and appeals.
• Possess first- and second-chair opportunities based on readiness.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Analytical thinking

Courtroom experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate in Burlingame, CA with 3–7 years of experience to join a nationally recognized litigation firm. The role offers ownership of sophisticated disputes, including deposition, motion practice, and trial exposure.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished writer and analytical thinker with courtroom experience, strong discovery skills, and a track record of handling complex matters from pre-filing through appeals.