Litigation Associate

Gamoran Legal Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Gamoran Legal Consulting in San Francisco is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 4–7 years of experience for an onsite, full-time role. You will handle all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.

You will conduct legal research, manage discovery, and prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials while collaborating with partners on case strategy. The compensation range is $225,000–$330,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience handling complex business disputes and managing significant portions of litigation.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Outstanding academic credentials required.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage discovery, including written discovery, document review, and depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on case strategy and risk assessment.
• Work on a broad range of business disputes, including contract, business tort, and other complex commercial matters.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Position: Commercial Litigation Associate

Experience Level: 4-7 Years

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its dynamic litigation practice in San Francisco. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated commercial disputes across a variety of industries, providing meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys on high-stakes matters from inception through resolution.

• Handle all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
• Manage discovery, including written discovery, document review, and depositions
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on case strategy and risk assessment
• Work on a broad range of business disputes, including contract, business tort, and other complex commercial matters

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Experience handling complex business disputes and managing significant portions of litigation matters
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Outstanding academic credentials required
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a litigation team

Why Join the Firm

• Work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters for leading businesses
• Significant client exposure and early responsibility
• Collaborative and team-oriented litigation practice
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to build courtroom and advocacy experience on complex matters
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, bonus opportunities, and additional voluntary benefits

Compensation

$225,000–$330,000 annually (commensurate with experience), plus eligibility for an hours-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.