Litigation Associate

Squire Patton Boggs; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate for its Palo Alto office. The role involves drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and managing discovery. Ideal candidates should have 2-6 years of experience at a top-tier firm, admission to the California Bar, and a JD from an accredited law school. The salary range is $235,000–$315,000 per year, with a friendly work environment and comprehensive benefits including health and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience at a top-tier firm and/or judicial clerkship.
• Experience with healthcare/managed care litigation is a plus.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize workload and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Conduct legal research and argue hearings.
• Manage discovery requests and responses.

Skills

Significant and exceptional writing experience

Legal research and drafting

Excellent research and organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Courtroom experience

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admission to the California Bar

Job description

Job Overview

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a junior to mid‑level Litigation Associate for our Palo Alto office. Experience with healthcare/managed care litigation is a plus but not required. The primary responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, legal research, arguing hearings, managing discovery requests and responses, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trial preparations and trial.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience at a top‑tier firm and/or judicial clerkship
• Admission to the California Bar
• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience with healthcare/managed care litigation a plus, but not a requirement
• Significant and exceptional writing experience/skills
• Legal research, drafting, discovery, coordinating with local counsel, and defending against litigation
• Excellent research and organizational skills; strong verbal and written communication
• Courtroom and deposition experience preferred but not required
• More senior candidates must manage a commercial lawsuit from start to finish; junior candidates should have an exceptional academic record
• Self‑starter with ability to prioritize workload, good judgment, and work well under pressure

Benefits

Salary range: $235,000–$315,000 per year, dependent on skills and experience. We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k), and many other benefits.

Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.