Litigation Associate

eZone Staffing, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Boutique Law Firm in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Litigation Associate to handle business and real estate litigation in a full‑time, hybrid role with some work-from-home flexibility.

You will draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, conduct legal research, prepare memoranda and case strategy documents, manage depositions, and coordinate with courts and arbitration forums for hearings and trial-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law with experience in business and/or real estate litigation
• Proficiency in drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery documents
• Advanced research skills, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources
• Hands-on experience with depositions and transcript review
• Familiarity with state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative hearings
• JD from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership or eligibility to be admitted promptly
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills with attention to detail and clear legal analysis
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Professional judgment, client-service mindset, and strong organizational and time-management skills
• Previous law firm litigation experience and interest in real estate or business law preferred

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and case strategy documents
• Manage depositions and coordinate with courts and arbitration forums
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel
• Support case development from investigation through resolution, including settlements and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on case strategy and maintain accurate case files and deadlines

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting motions

Client communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Our client is a full-service boutique law firm based in San Francisco, CA, with a core focus on real estate, business, employment and personal injury law. For over two decades, the firm has advised both businesses and individuals on complex transactions and disputes, helping clients achieve strategic, long-term goals. The real estate practice supports property owners, landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals across acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and operations. The firm’s transactional practice assists with business formation and entity structuring to reduce risk and prevent future litigation. They also maintains a robust litigation practice in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative forums, handling contract, employment, real estate, land use, labor, and unfair business practice matters with a strong willingness to litigate when needed.

Role Description:

• The Litigation Associate will handle a variety of business and real estate litigation matters in a full-time, hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA, with some work-from-home flexibility.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, conducting legal research, and preparing legal memoranda and case strategy documents.
• The role involves managing depositions, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and coordinating with courts and arbitration forums for hearings, conferences, and trial-related tasks.
• The Litigation Associate will support case development from initial investigation through resolution, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Collaboration with partners and colleagues on case strategy, as well as maintaining accurate case files and deadlines, is an essential part of this position.

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in Law, with experience in business and/or real estate litigation
• Proficiency in drafting Motions, pleadings, and discovery documents
• Advanced Research skills, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources
• Hands-on experience with Depositions, including preparation and review of transcripts
• Familiarity with state and federal Courts, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership (or eligibility to be admitted promptly)
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail and clear legal analysis
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Professional judgment, client-service mindset, and strong organizational and time-management skills
• Previous law firm litigation experience and interest in real estate or business law are strongly preferred