Litigation Associate

Above the Bar; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH Fridays

Mentorship from partners

High-profile matters

Job summary

Above the Bar in San Francisco is seeking a junior litigation associate to join a small, highly regarded boutique that handles sophisticated commercial litigation for technology clients.

You will work directly with partners from day one, own your cases, and receive mentorship on high-profile matters. The role offers BigLaw-scale compensation and an office-based environment with occasional work-from-home Fridays.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably at a BigLaw firm.
• Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate.
• Curious, sharp, and comfortable holding your own in a lively discussion with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with partners from day one and own your cases.
• Direct mentorship from senior partners and early responsibility on high-profile matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

BigLaw exposure

relocation willingness

Job description

We're working with a small, highly regarded litigation boutique in San Francisco that's hiring a junior litigation associate. If you're at a large firm and want top-tier work with far more responsibility and partner contact, continue reading...

The firm handles sophisticated commercial litigation for technology clients, often on matters at the cutting edge of law and tech. Because the team is small, associates work directly with every partner from day one. You'll have real ownership of your cases instead of being one of many names on the pleadings.

What we're looking for

• 1–3 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably at a BigLaw firm
• Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate
• Curious, sharp, and comfortable holding your own in a lively discussion with partners and clients

What's on offer:

• BigLaw salary scale: $235K (1st year), $245K (2nd year), $270K (3rd year)
• No formal billable hour minimum. This is BigLaw-caliber work and the hours reflect it, but you won't be chasing a number.
• Office-based, with work-from-home Fridays for associates (deadlines permitting)
• Direct mentorship from senior partners and early responsibility on high-profile matters