Litigation Associate

Principle Recruiting; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive base salary

Global platform

Job summary

Principle Recruiting partners with a leading global law firm to place a mid-level Litigation Associate in Silicon Valley on a hybrid schedule. The role offers ownership of matters, from case management to strategy, for top tech, banking and manufacturing clients.

A strong commercial litigator with interest in technology is ideal; tech background not required. 3–7 years’ experience, J.D. from ABA-accredited school and California Bar admission are expected.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of law firm litigation experience (clerkship a plus).
• Strong commercial litigation background with interest in technology.
• Experience with trade secrets, blockchain and cryptocurrency, or AI is a plus.
• Excellent writing, advocacy and analytical skills.
• A strong academic record and polished communication.

Responsibilities

• Own matters from filing to resolution and strategy.
• Manage cases and help shape case strategy for tech clients.
• Collaborate with a global platform and cross‑industry clients.
• Contribute to Silicon Valley’s fast‑growing Complex Technology Litigation team.

Skills

Writing

Advocacy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

California Bar admission

Job description

Principle Recruiting is partnering with a leading global law firm to find a mid-level Litigation Associate for its fast-growing Complex Technology Litigation team in Silicon Valley.

This is a chance to join a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and high-impact work, backed by a global platform. Associates take real ownership of matters, from managing cases to helping shape case strategy, for industry-leading clients in technology, banking, professional services, manufacturing and commerce.

No tech litigation background required: strong commercial litigators with a real interest in technology are encouraged to apply. Experience with trade secrets, blockchain and cryptocurrency, or AI and other emerging technologies is a plus but not a requirement.

What they’re looking for:

• 3–7 years of law firm litigation experience; clerkship experience is a plus
• Strong complex commercial litigation experience with a real interest or experience in technology; a tech litigation background is not required
• Experience with trade secrets, blockchain and cryptocurrency, or AI and other emerging technologies is a plus
• Excellent writing, advocacy and analytical skills
• A strong academic record and polished communication skills
• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the California Bar

Why this opportunity deserves a hard look:

• Market lockstep compensation: $260,000–$420,000 base salary, depending on class year
• 1,950-hour billable requirement
• Hybrid schedule with three days a week in the office
• Ownership of matters and a direct role in case strategy
• A fast-growing team in the heart of Silicon Valley
• A global platform with a sophisticated, cross-industry client base
• A collaborative culture that rewards initiative and self-starters